Based on 3,955 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 58.5% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (76.4% 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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58.5%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
3,955
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 1,767 76.4%
Traffic Offense 187 8.1%
Drug Possession 59 2.5%
Other 55 2.4%
Petit Larceny 27 1.2%
DWI / DUI 25 1.1%
Reckless Endangerment 24 1.0%
Menacing 23 1.0%
Assault 21 0.9%
Theft of Services 18 0.8%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 17 0.7%
Robbery 11 0.5%
Drug Sale 11 0.5%
Official Misconduct 10 0.4%
Homicide 10 0.4%
Marijuana Offense 9 0.4%
Forgery 8 0.3%
Criminal Trespass 8 0.3%
Harassment 5 0.2%
Escape / Bail Jumping 5 0.2%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5 0.2%
Criminal Contempt 5 0.2%
Other Penal Law 4 0.2%

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

Queens County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a higher rate (58.5%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Queens County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Queens 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 58.5% of convictions in Queens County, based on 3,955 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in Queens County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 76.4% of all reductions (1767 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Queens County has a 58.5% 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. 3,955 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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