A person may occasionally be wrongly accused of DUI (driving while intoxicated) by the police. In other cases, the charge could be justified, but for a variety of reasons, your DUI defense attorney might be able to negotiate a favorable plea agreement with the prosecution to have the charge changed from a DUI to something else.
The so-called “wet reckless” offense, which is essentially reckless driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is one of the most frequent reductions that many individuals obtain. Charges of wet recklessness cannot be the prosecutor’s first charge; they may only be used as a reduction from a DUI prosecution. Keep reading to learn why this could be to your advantage instead of fighting DUI charges in court. Contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 to request a free legal consultation.
Why the prosecutor might agree to wet reckless charges
When there are some very small problems with the prosecution’s case against you, a wet reckless reduction is frequently presented. For instance, there might not be sufficient proof that you were indeed intoxicated or impaired. Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) may have been just at or very close to the legal limit of.08 percent.
Or maybe they didn’t analyze your blood or breath for chemicals. In this case, the prosecution could bring a wet reckless charge to get a conviction. You can discuss with your DUI defense attorney if it makes sense to accept a plea bargain given the details of your particular case. A “dry reckless” or “display of speed” are possible decreases as well. Again, the specifics of your case will determine these charges, which you should review with your lawyer.
The advantages of a wet reckless conviction versus a conviction for DUI
Being found guilty of wet reckless instead of a DUI may have various advantages. You won’t face a six-month driver’s license suspension from the Department of Motor Vehicles, unlike if you were found guilty of a DUI (DMV). If, however, you don’t ask for a hearing with the DMV within 10 days of your arrest, your license can still be suspended.
Additionally, if you have previously been convicted of DUI, there is no obligatory minimum jail term for a subsequent wet reckless conviction; similarly, there are no mandatory sentencing enhancements for wet reckless offenses. Wet reckless convictions, however, can be used to raise the sentence enhancement and will be regarded as a past DUI for the purposes of any future DUI prosecutions.
Lastly, shorter probationary terms, lesser penalties and fees, and shorter obligatory DUI class programs are frequently the outcomes of wet reckless convictions. The punishment for a wet reckless is frequently less severe than a DUI, however it also relies on the prosecutor’s proposal.
Talk to an attorney to determine the right option in your case
In general, most individuals believe that wet careless charges are better than DUI convictions. You will need the assistance of a defense attorney if you have been accused of driving under the influence. We will tenaciously defend you against all DUI and associated offenses at the Chambers Law Firm. For a free first consultation, call us at 714-760-4088 or email dchambers@clfca.com right now.
