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
May not require disclosure to employers
Wet Reckless carries NO minimum jail time requirement
In California, a Wet Reckless may require only 12 hours of DUI class attendance
If probation is imposed for a Wet Reckless charge, it's often for a shorter term
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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