How to Get a DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

If you were recently charged with driving under the influence (DUI), is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney immediately. In some cases, you may be able to challenge your arrest and reduce or eliminate the charges against you. For example, many of the individuals arrested for drunk driving negotiate a reduced sentence by pleading guilty to a lesser offense, such as reckless driving. Continue reading to learn more about how to get a DUI reduced to reckless driving.

Although drunk driving is a serious crime in all 50 states, in most areas, a reckless driving violation is not. As a result, the penalties for the offense tend to be much lighter than those associated with a DUI conviction. For instance, while being found guilty of drunk driving can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars in legal penalties, lead to the loss of your driving privileges, and even result in jail time, a reckless driving conviction typically carries only a small fine.

In addition, whereas a DUI conviction will show up on your criminal record—where it can be easily seen by anyone who performs a background check—a reckless driving offense will not show up on this report. This in and of itself is a huge benefit to most drivers, as a flawed criminal record can jeopardize your employment, housing, and educational opportunities for years to come.

Is also important to know that, since most states impose harsher penalties on repeat DUI offenders (anyone who has been convicted of drunk driving in the past), a reckless driving conviction will not be used against you if you are ever charged with another DUI in the future. A reckless driving charge will also have far less impact on your auto insurance rates than a drunk driving conviction (which can often double or triple your current premiums).

Of course, pleading guilty to a reduced count of reckless driving is not the best option for everyone. In some cases, you may be able to get your charges completely dismissed by challenging the results of your breathalyzer or proving that the officer who arrested you lacked probable cause to suspect you of DUI.

To determine the best strategy for your case, make sure you discuss your DUI arrest with an experienced attorney. After reviewing the facts and evidence against you, a skilled drunk driving defense lawyer will create a strong argument to support your defense and help you avoid a life-altering drunk driving conviction.

Complete an online case evaluation for free today to locate a firm that specializes in DUI defense law immediately after your arrest. Remember, with so much at state, there’s no time to wait—contact an attorney in your area today.

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AK	Alaska, Anchorage	LA	Louisiana, New Orleans	OH	Ohio, Cincinnati
AL	Alabama, Montgomery	MA	Massachusetts, Boston	OK	Oklahoma, Tulsa
AR	Arkansas, Little Rock	MD	Maryland, Baltimore	OR	Oregon, Portland
AZ	Arizona, Phoenix	ME	Maine, Portland	PA	Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
CA	California, Los Angeles	MI	Michigan, Detroit	RI	Rhode Island, Providence
CO	Colorado, Denver	MN	Minnesota, Duluth	SC	South Carolina, Charleston
CT	Connecticut, Hartford	MO	Missouri, Branson	SD	South Dakota, Sioux Falls
DE	Delaware, Wilmington	MS	Mississippi, Jackson	TN	Tennessee, Nashville
FL	Florida, Orlando	MT	Montana, Bozeman	TX	Texas, Houston
GA	Georgia, Atlanta	NC	North Carolina, Charoltte	UT	Utah, Salt Lake City
HI	Hawaii, Honolulu	ND	North Dakota, Fargo	VT	Vermont, Burlington
IA	Iowa, Des Moines	NE	Nebraska, Omaha	VA	Virginia, Richmond
ID	Idaho, Boise	NH	New Hampshire, Portsmouth	WA	Washington, Seattle
IL	Illinois, Chicago	NJ	New Jersey, Newark	WI	Wisconsin, Milwaukee
IN	Indiana, Indianapolis	NM	New Mexico, Albuquerque	WV	West Virginia, Charleston
KS	Kansas, Kansas City	NV	Nevada, Las Vegas	WY	Wyoming, Cheyenne
KY	Kentucky, Lexington	NY	New York, New York	DC	Washington DC