Nevertheless, your Sacramento DUI lawyer can help you fight both case.

Mixed up with the many legal terms used in your case? Consult your Sacramento DUI Lawyer on the meanings and differences of these terms.

Two of the most common legal terms used in a DUI case are DUI conviction and wet reckless conviction. Another common term is DWI, which means driving while intoxicated but this term as used on accident in    California also refers to DUI or driving under influence of alcohol. However, there is a big difference between a DUI conviction and a wet reckless conviction- wet reckless vs DUI. There is no real law on the books that defines a wet reckless but according to California Vehicle Code 21303.5, a defendant is allowed to make a plea of no contest on a lesser charge of California Vehicle Code 23103 for reckless driving involving alcohol. This means “wet” reckless serves as a plea bargain involving the dismissal of the two drunk driving charges (DUI and .08%) in lieu of a plea of guilty to the reckless driving charge.

What are the benefits that lie ahead once convicted of “wet” reckless  instead of DUI? One of these benefits is the reduction of mandatory fines. Likewise, the duration of the mandatory alcohol related classes may be shortened. Ask your DUI Lawyer Sacramento about the jail time and he will inform you that in a “wet” reckless conviction, jail time will probably be eliminated. In most DUI cases, the installation of an ignition interlock device on the person’s car is carried out but in a “wet” reckless conviction, this requirement can be eliminated as well.  As you can see, not all of the penalties are eliminated, but these are already good reasons why a “wet reckless” conviction is preferred than a DUI.

However, there are some things that a wet reckless conviction can not do for you. Your “wet” reckless conviction will still be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles and it will remain on your record for 10 years. This will still be used as a prior offense for up to 10 years should you be convicted of another alcohol related driving offense in the future. The worst part is insurance companies consider your “wet” reckless conviction just the same as DUI, meaning they would not save on your car insurance with the plea bargain.

If you or your loved ones have been charged with DUI, it is important that you speak right away with a DUI Attorney Rancho Cordova or any qualified Sacramento Lawyer who have enough years of experience in handling this serious matter.