Based on 3,080 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 56.8% of cases in New York County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (47.8% 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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56.8%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
3,080
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 835 47.8%
Other 372 21.3%
Drug Possession 106 6.1%
Traffic Offense 79 4.5%
Petit Larceny 72 4.1%
Menacing 66 3.8%
Assault 35 2.0%
Harassment 25 1.4%
Drug Sale 23 1.3%
Criminal Trespass 22 1.3%
Robbery 15 0.9%
DWI / DUI 15 0.9%
Homicide 13 0.7%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 10 0.6%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 9 0.5%
Burglary 8 0.5%
Reckless Endangerment 6 0.3%
Criminal Contempt 6 0.3%
Identity Theft 5 0.3%
Forgery 5 0.3%
Theft of Services 4 0.2%
Obstruction 4 0.2%
Escape / Bail Jumping 4 0.2%
Sex Offense 3 0.2%
Marijuana Offense 3 0.2%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 3 0.2%

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

New York County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a higher rate (56.8%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in New York County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of New York 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 56.8% of convictions in New York County, based on 3,080 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in New York County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 47.8% of all reductions (835 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
New York County has a 56.8% 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. 3,080 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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