Can a DWI be “pleaded down” to a “wet reckless” in North Carolina?
In some circumstances, a plea bargain of “wet reckless” might be accepted by the prosecution in your state. A “wet reckless,” or a conviction of reckless driving involving alcohol, is usually made as a result of a plea bargain in which a charge of drunk driving is reduced to a case of reckless driving. A plea bargain of wet reckless might occur when the amount of alcohol is borderline illegal, there was no accident, and the defendant has no prior record. But if there is a subsequent drunk driving conviction, the “wet reckless” is usually considered a prior drunk driving conviction; the resulting sentence can be what’s required for a second DUI/DWI conviction. If you are interested in trying to make a plea for a wet reckless, you’ll need the help of a lawyer. If you are interested in contacting a lawyer, you can find a DWI lawyer in your area in Nolo’s Lawyer Directory.
