Reduced DUI Charges – Dry Reckless (VC23103) 

A dry reckless is reckless driving. In cases where there is a low alcohol level usually below 0.08 or drugs like marijuana or prescription medications, we can negotiate for a dry reckless disposition. It’s a better resolution then a DUI or wet reckless because it comes with no license suspension, no IID, and usually no jail time. A dry reckless is a good resolution for commercial/employed drivers, professional licensees, and anyone that needs a valid driver’s license for work. The benefit of a dry reckless is that it is not considered a prior offense that can be used to upgrade a subsequent DUI within 10 years.    

Reckless Driving Fines and Fees

You can expect to pay approximately $1000 or more if you are convicted of a dry reckless which is usually half of a std DUI’s fines and fees. Most courts will allow you to make payments. If you fail to make payments, you will be referred to collections. If you are referred to collections, your license will be suspended for failing to make payments and you will not be able to get your license reinstated until you pay off the amount you owe. You may also have your probation violated for not making payments. In some jurisdictions, you may be able to convert you your fines/fees to alternative sentencing which can save you a lot of money.

Dry Reckless Driving Probation

Dry reckless probation is only 1-year and the terms usually include obey all laws.

DUI Charges reduced to Dry Reckless

If a DUI charge is reduced to a dry reckless in negotiations, it usually includes additional terms which aren’t typically imposed on a standard dry reckless charge.  This can include no driving with any alcohol/drugs in your system, no refusal of chemical tests, submit to search and seizure for blood/breath, enrolling and completing the 6 week wet reckless class, paying fines/fees, paying restitution, obeying all laws, don’t drive unless properly licensed and insured, completing any sentence, and showing up for all court ordered appearances.

DRY Reckless Expungement

Even if you are convicted of a reckless driving, you can still get your case expunged. An expungement allows you to lawfully answer that you have never been convicted of a crime. To be eligible, you must have successfully completed probation, paid all your fines and fees, and completed the terms of your probation. We can help you with your expungement when you become eligible so that your criminal record and history are as clean as possible.

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Because you have so much to lose, you need the most experienced and aggressive DUI Defense attorneys on your side. Whether it’s defending you in trial or negotiating for dismissal, you can count on us. Our experienced and aggressive negotiating efforts usually result in better outcomes for our clients including reduced charges, lesser jail days, and smaller fines. Call our office today at (916) 939-3900 to speak directly to an attorney about your DUI case. We are open 24/7/365 to answer your questions.