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Is wet reckless driving a misdemeanor?
I live in Illinois. My friend just got a DUI. He said he’s trying to plead it down to a wet reckless misdemeanor charge. I’ve never heard of such a thing. What is a wet reckless driving charge?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, wet reckless driving is a misdemeanor. If you are convicted of wet reckless driving, you could pay a fine of $2,500 and spend up to a year in jail.
Although driving under the influence and wet reckless driving are both Class A misdemeanors, a wet reckless conviction usually comes with a lighter punishment than a DUI. That’s why, if you’re charged with a DUI in
Illinois
, you may have the option to plead down to the lesser charge of wet reckless driving.Here are a few things that might make you more eligible for plea deals:
- Being polite to the arresting officers.
- Being right at the legal limit of 0.08 BAC.
- Not causing an accident.
- Being a first-time offender.
No matter the charge, traffic violations can cause your car insurance rates to skyrocket. To make sure that you’re getting the best deal, check out
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