Reckless Driving

What is a reckless driving?

In some states, it is possible to get a DUI charge reduced to reckless driving and, luckily, Nevada is one of those states. A reckless driving reduction is when the defendant of a DUI charge enters into a plea bargain for reckless driving. This allows the defendant to have fewer penalties and not suffer the consequences of being charged fully for the DUI. Being charged with a DUI is never a good thing, but if there is not substantial evidence for the charge or it is apparent that the charge was not supported by probable cause, this kind of plea bargain might be able to be made.

What does that mean for me?

If your original DUI charge can be considered for this plea bargain, this would mean the defendant would not have a DUI on their record. It is always important to remember with any charge, the more of them you have, the bigger the penalty. This applies to DUIs that are reduced to a reckless driving charge. All reckless driving convictions will add eight points to the accused’s driving record.

Even though these penalties can still cause concerns and problems, a reckless driving charge is not as severe as getting charged with a DUI. See a DUI’s penalties here. (link to penalties from a DUI page) Having your DUI dropped to a wet reckless charge will be beneficial in the long run due to the following:

• It will not be counted as a DUI, so if another DUI occurs, the defendant would not receive as harsh of penalties
• Employment will not be a affected as it would if the defendant had the DUI charge
• The addition of the eight points to the defendants drivers license is better than being faced with an automatic suspension of his/hers drivers license
• The defendant would be able to have his/her record sealed in one year with a wet reckless as opposed to the seven years it would take if it were a DUI conviction