Based on 856 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 23.1% of cases in Onondaga County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (26.8% 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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23.1%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
856
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 53 26.8%
Harassment 50 25.3%
Other 20 10.1%
Menacing 13 6.6%
Criminal Contempt 13 6.6%
Reckless Endangerment 9 4.5%
Traffic Offense 8 4.0%
Assault 8 4.0%
Homicide 5 2.5%
Drug Sale 5 2.5%
Drug Possession 4 2.0%
DWI / DUI 4 2.0%
Obstruction 3 1.5%
Escape / Bail Jumping 3 1.5%

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

Onondaga County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a lower rate (23.1%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Onondaga County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Onondaga 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 23.1% of convictions in Onondaga County, based on 856 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in Onondaga County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 26.8% of all reductions (53 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Onondaga County has a 23.1% reduction rate for Weapons Offense, compared to the statewide average of 42.6%. This county reduces Weapons Offense at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 856 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Onondaga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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