Based on 1,689 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 61.0% of cases in Nassau County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (64.4% 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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61.0%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
1,689
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 664 64.4%
Traffic Offense 89 8.6%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 62 6.0%
Menacing 46 4.5%
Drug Possession 43 4.2%
Criminal Contempt 21 2.0%
DWI / DUI 20 1.9%
Other 18 1.7%
Assault 17 1.6%
Harassment 13 1.3%
Forgery 7 0.7%
Petit Larceny 6 0.6%
Robbery 5 0.5%
Marijuana Offense 4 0.4%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4 0.4%
Reckless Endangerment 3 0.3%
Obstruction 3 0.3%
Escape / Bail Jumping 3 0.3%
Aggravated Harassment 3 0.3%

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

Nassau County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a higher rate (61.0%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Nassau County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Nassau 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.

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 61.0% of convictions in Nassau County, based on 1,689 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in Nassau County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 64.4% of all reductions (664 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Nassau County has a 61.0% 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. 1,689 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Nassau County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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