Weapons Offense Plea Deals in Kings County
4,480 convictions · Kings County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 4,480 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 42.1% of cases in Kings County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (60.8% 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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The most common conviction charges when Weapons Offense is reduced through a plea deal in Kings County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 1,147 | 60.8% |
| Traffic Offense | 410 | 21.7% |
| Drug Possession | 54 | 2.9% |
| Assault | 46 | 2.4% |
| DWI / DUI | 29 | 1.5% |
| Petit Larceny | 28 | 1.5% |
| Other | 25 | 1.3% |
| Criminal Trespass | 20 | 1.1% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 20 | 1.1% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 19 | 1.0% |
| Menacing | 19 | 1.0% |
| Homicide | 13 | 0.7% |
| Drug Sale | 11 | 0.6% |
| Forgery | 9 | 0.5% |
| Harassment | 8 | 0.4% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 6 | 0.3% |
| Criminal Contempt | 6 | 0.3% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.3% |
| Theft of Services | 4 | 0.2% |
| Marijuana Offense | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Kings County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a lower rate (42.1%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Kings County.
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About Plea Bargaining in Kings County
Plea bargaining is a central part of Kings 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.
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 4,480 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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