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Weapons Offense Plea Deals in Clinton County

138 convictions · Clinton County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 138 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 57.2% of cases in Clinton County. The most common reduction is to Escape / Bail Jumping (43.0% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Weapons Offense is 42.6%.

Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Only reductions with 3+ occurrences are shown. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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57.2%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
138
Total Convictions

What Weapons Offense Gets Reduced To in Clinton County

The most common conviction charges when Weapons Offense is reduced through a plea deal in Clinton County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping 34 43.0%
Disorderly Conduct 18 22.8%
Menacing 9 11.4%
Assault 7 8.9%
Drug Possession 5 6.3%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 3 3.8%
DWI / DUI 3 3.8%

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Compared to Statewide

Clinton County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a higher rate (57.2%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Clinton County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Clinton County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Clinton County's criminal court process. The data above shows actual reduction outcomes from DCJS records — not predictions. Every case is unique, and the plea offered in your case depends on the specific facts, evidence, your attorney's negotiations, and the local prosecutor's policies. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

How we calculate: We compare the arrest charge to the conviction charge for guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge category differs from the arrest charge category, we count it as a reduction. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Other Charge Reductions in Clinton County

Petit Larceny
204 reductions
Drug Possession
116 reductions
Assault
111 reductions
Other
83 reductions
Grand Larceny
62 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
50 reductions
Burglary
47 reductions
Criminal Contempt
44 reductions

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 57.2% of convictions in Clinton County, based on 138 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in Clinton County is to Escape / Bail Jumping, accounting for 43.0% of all reductions (34 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Clinton County has a 57.2% reduction rate for Weapons Offense, compared to the statewide average of 42.6%. This county reduces Weapons Offense at a higher rate than average, suggesting more active plea bargaining. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 138 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Clinton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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