A San Diego Attorney May Be Able To Get Your DUI Charge Reduced To A ‘Wet Reckless’
A San Diego driving under the influence (DUI) charge throws people into a process that is very scary and foreign to them. Some people have friends or family who have had DUIs, and they say it is an easy process. Other people have heard horror stories. The truth is that the prosecution of San Diego DUI cases has gotten continually tougher and that representation is needed in most situations.
Someone then asks the million-dollar question, “What is going to happen?” Until the evidence is examined by an attorney who practices in the field, it will be unknown. People of course do not want a DUI on their record. Other people hope for the best, which usually comes in the form of lower punishments and reduction of charges. The focus of this page is a reduction of a DUI charge called a “wet reckless.” Call our team at The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC now for a consultation: 858-429-9982.
What Is Wet Reckless?
A wet reckless is the first of several reductions of a DUI charge that a person suspected of driving under the influence may take advantage of. Usually, a wet reckless is offered as a plea bargain when a person’s blood alcohol content is close to 0.08% or when there are holes in the prosecution’s case such that they would rather obtain a conviction of a lesser charge than lose at trial. If someone pleads guilty to a wet reckless charge, they are pleading guilty to Vehicle Code 23103, which, technically, is a charge of driving recklessly. However, what makes a charge of Vehicle Code 23103 “wet” is the fact that the prosecutor states for the record that alcohol or drugs were involved with the charge.
What Are The Chances Of Getting A Wet Reckless?
The answer to that question is a very familiar phrase in the legal field: “It depends.” Usually, there must be a problem with the prosecutor’s evidence in order to get a 0.13% reduced to a wet reckless. As a rule of thumb, DUIs are typically reduced to a wet reckless when the driver’s BAC is close to the .08% legal limit, not well above.
If your BAC was high, you don’t want to hire just any attorney. You need someone who knows the court, the local judges, and the science behind DUI. Call The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC now for a consultation at 858-429-9982.
Aggravated And Serious San Diego DUIs Get ‘Wet Reckless’ Reductions
What about DUI charges where the facts are more aggravating, such as a really high BAC (.15% and above) or include injury accidents? People tend to think in one of two ways. In one camp, someone has a .22% BAC, and they want a “wet reckless” charge. The other set of folks believe that with their facts, there is no hope of a reduction. The truth is that is it MUCH harder with aggravated facts to get a “wet reckless” charge instead of a San Diego DUI. However, it happens every day. There is usually something in the facts or the investigation that leads to the case getting a favorable offer. It is probably healthier not to expect the result when the facts are more serious. The key is to hope for the best result possible, lift the sleeves, and get the best result possible in the given situation. Call our team at The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC to get the ball rolling at 858-429-9982. We encourage you to read our reviews on Yelp, Avvo, Google, etc.
Prior to opening our firm, attorney Mark Deniz was a deputy district attorney for almost 10 years. He understands how the state will view the circumstances surrounding your DUI arrest. The firm’s attorneys will explore every angle of your case to construct a formidable defense.
Hire a proactive, affordable, and quality defense when you are facing San Diego DUI charges. You need to hire an attorney who knows how to defend your rights and can determine if the government can prove their case. Contact the The Law Office of Mark Deniz now for a free case evaluation at 858-429-9982.