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How do you get a DUI charge dropped to reckless driving?

Is there a way to get a DUI charge dropped to reckless driving? I got a DUI driving home from a party and I’m really scared to have it on my record. Any kind of reduced charge would be great.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, it is possible to get a
DUI charge
dropped to reckless driving in most states! This is called wet reckless driving. You’ll receive this charge if you are offered a plea deal. Usually, you’ll only be offered a plea deal if no one was injured or killed as a result of your driving, but it is up to the prosecution to offer the deal to you.
However, there are certain things that increase your likelihood of receiving a wet reckless plea deal. You’ll have a better chance of dropping your charge if:
  • This is your first offense,
  • You have no criminal record, and
  • Your BAC was low at the time you were pulled over.
Whether you get a DUI or a wet reckless charge on your record, it will be much more difficult to find affordable car insurance. Luckily, the
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