What is a Dry Reckless Charge?
If you have friends or family who have ever been arrested for drunk driving, you have probably heard of the charge of "dry reckless." The difference between this and a DUI is that the charge of dry reckless is a lesser crime. This means that the punishment is much less severe, and is often a much better resolution than a DUI conviction. For one thing, a conviction for dry reckless does not carry an automatic license suspension.
Dry reckless is a term that has gained in popularity recently. It is offered in plea deals for DUI arrests where the prosecutor is unsure whether a jury will find the defendant guilty. Where as most people have heard of a "wet reckless," a dry reckless is a better outcome than pleading to a wet for a couple of reasons. First, a dry reckless is simply a misdemeanor reckless driving charge.
While a wet reckless is considered priorable (meaning if you are charged with subsequent DUIs in a 10-year period, the wet reckless conviction will count as a DUI), a dry reckless is not. You may suffer slightly higher auto insurance rates as this charge does count as points on your driving record, but if you were to be arrested and convicted for DUI you will be considered a first time offender.
While a dry reckless conviction isn't as severe as a DUI, the penalties can still negatively affect you. That said, having a wet reckless or DUI on your record can cause a future employer to take a closer look at you before they make a hiring decision.
If you were arrested for DUI, but believe the facts are in your favor, call the Johnson Criminal Law Group now to discuss your case.
Dry reckless is a term that has gained in popularity recently. It is offered in plea deals for DUI arrests where the prosecutor is unsure whether a jury will find the defendant guilty. Where as most people have heard of a "wet reckless," a dry reckless is a better outcome than pleading to a wet for a couple of reasons. First, a dry reckless is simply a misdemeanor reckless driving charge.
While a wet reckless is considered priorable (meaning if you are charged with subsequent DUIs in a 10-year period, the wet reckless conviction will count as a DUI), a dry reckless is not. You may suffer slightly higher auto insurance rates as this charge does count as points on your driving record, but if you were to be arrested and convicted for DUI you will be considered a first time offender.
While a dry reckless conviction isn't as severe as a DUI, the penalties can still negatively affect you. That said, having a wet reckless or DUI on your record can cause a future employer to take a closer look at you before they make a hiring decision.
If you were arrested for DUI, but believe the facts are in your favor, call the Johnson Criminal Law Group now to discuss your case.