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The term, “wet reckless,” is used to describe a reduced plea arrangement made by a driver arrested for driving while intoxicated. (The driver pleads to reckless driving with alcohol involved -- hence the “wet” reference.) A charge of wet reckless typically carries fewer obligations, punishments, and costs than a traditional DUI/DWI.

Reducing a DUI/DWI Charge to a “Wet Reckless”

When a plea deal involves reducing a DUI to a reckless driving charge, it's often called a "wet reckless." Read about how these plea bargains work and the benefits getting a DUI reduced to a wet reckless.
Can I Plead to a "Wet Reckless" in California?

In some states, it’s possible for a motorist who’s accused of driving under the influence (DUI) to “plea bargain” for a lesser charge. When such a plea bargain is for a reckless driving charge, it's called a "wet reckless." Here's how it works in California.
Can I Plead to a "Wet Reckless" in New York?

The term “wet reckless” refers to a plea bargain where a DUI is reduced to a reckless driving charge. New York, however, severely limits plea bargaining in DUI cases.

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