Five Advantages of a “Wet Reckless”

Five Reasons Why a “Wet Reckless” is Better Than a DUI

Getting a DUI charge reduced to a Wet Reckless can make all the difference in the world. The advantages of a wet reckless include:

1)      There is no mandatory jail for a wet reckless charge. If you are charged with a DUI and you have a prior DUI conviction, then you face mandatory time in the Orange County jail. But if your Orange County DUI lawyer can get the charge reduced to a wet reckless, then you may avoid doing any jail time.

2)      If you plead guilty to the reduced charge of wet reckless you will avoid a DUI conviction on your record. A wet reckless conviction shows up as a simple reckless driving charge which is often ignored by prospective employers.

3)      A wet reckless conviction carries no DMV suspension of your driver’s license. So if your DUI attorney can win the DMV hearing (or if your blood-alcohol was below a 0.08%) then you can avoid any driver’s license suspension.

4)      A wet reckless conviction requires a shorter alcohol program than a DUI. While a DUI conviction will result in you completing a three, six, nine or 18-month alcohol program, pleading guilty to wet reckless only draws a 6-week alcohol program.

5)      The fines for a wet reckless conviction can be as low as $450.00. The standard fines for a DUI are around $2,100.00. The savings alone may pay for your Orange County DUI attorney.

If you face charges for a DUI in Orange County, call The Law Offices of EJ Stopyro at (949) 559-5500 for a free and confidential telephonic consultation. You can also reach us on our contact page. Our main office is at 32072 Camino Capistrano, 2^nd floor, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.