For some people who have been arrested for DUI offenses, it is better to face a jury and build a solid criminal defense. Others, however, may benefit from a plea to reduce charges, especially in cases where the prosecutor has strong and concrete evidence against you. A plea bargain is essentially a settlement that is negotiated between the prosecutor and the attorney for the person arrested for DUI.
Attorney James V. Bickford IV is willing to fight for our clients when it is in their best interests. When the circumstances are appropriate, however, we will work to negotiate a wet reckless or other plea bargain for our clients. Given our experience and knowledge in drunk driving defense, we can determine whether a plea agreement is fair and appropriate and whether a guilty plea to a wet reckless is the best course of action.
DUI Plea Bargains and Alcohol-Related Reckless Driving in California
The charge of alcohol-related reckless driving, also known as wet reckless, is better than a drunk driving conviction in many ways. The wet reckless plea may also be a good option for individuals with professional licenses, such as doctors and lawyers. It is a misdemeanor charge that carries less severe penalties than a DUI conviction.
A wet reckless plea is not appropriate in every case. Most insurance companies still view this plea the same as a DUI and will raise their premiums. Additionally, if a driver is arrested for a drunk driving offense within 10 years of a wet reckless, that previous conviction will count as a prior drinking and driving conviction.
Although most people arrested for a DUI think that the best outcome in their case is a wet reckless, many times, Mr. Bickford may be able to pursue an even better outcome for your case. As an experienced attorney, James V. Bickford can review your circumstances and help you understand your best option to protect your future.
Wet Reckless and Reduced Charges in San Diego County
To learn more about wet reckless and other reduced charges in California, contact James V. Bickford IV for a free case evaluation. Send an e-mail or call our San Diego office at 619-272-6934 as soon as possible after an arrest to learn about your legal options.
