Wet Reckless & Reduced DUI Charges

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n some San Diego DUI cases, a wet reckless charge might be offered as a reduced offense. In California, a charge of wet reckless is related to a a drunk driving violation. A DUI offense reduced to wet reckless is a legitimate plea bargain to the more serious crime of drunk driving.

Advantages of a Wet Reckless Plea Bargain


It is considered a less serious crime than DUI

A wet reckless conviction carries more lenient penalties than DUI

Does not require filing an SR22 Certificate with your Insurance Company

Does not create a criminal record of DUI

Does not require disclosure to employers

Wet Reckless carries NO minimum jail time requirement

In California, a Wet Reckless requires only 12 hours of DUI class attendance

No Parole or Probation is assigned for a Wet Reckless Conviction

A Wet Reckless Charge carries less fines & monetary penalties than a DUI

Drawbacks of a Wet Reckless Plea Bargain


The California DMV will regard a wet reckless as an alcohol related driving incident

Your insurance company will likely raise your premiums

A Wet Reckless will count as a prior offense if you are charged with a subsequent DUI





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