What Is Vehicular Manslaughter | Everything You Need To Know
What Is Vehicular Manslaughter | Everything You Need To Know
Everything You Need To Know About Vehicular Manslaughter In California, “vehicular manslaughter” is a crime which is charged when someone causes the death of another person with a motor vehicle or vessel. It is also known as vehicular homicide. A conviction of this charge can result in harsh penalties, depending on the severity of the incident and whether it was done on purpose or by accident. Additionally, there are different…
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What is the Difference Between a Wet Reckless and a DUI?
What is the Difference Between a Wet Reckless and a DUI? If you are charged with DUI in California, you face serious penalties, including jail time, expensive fines and the loss of your driving privileges. However, an experienced DUI defense attorney may be able to negotiate on your behalf so that the DUI charge against you is reduced to a wet reckless. So, what is a wet reckless charge? Wet…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of a Wet Reckless Plea in a DUI Case (Vehicle Code Section 23103.5)
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California, your criminal defense attorney may be able to negotiate a disposition where the DUI charge is reduced to a “wet reckless.” The "wet" in wet reckless implies that you were involved in an alcohol or drug-related driving offense. California Vehicle Code Section 23103.5 permits the prosecutor to accept a plea agreement of reckless driving under Vehicle Code Section…
Read MoreWet and Dry Reckless Driving
Wet and Dry Reckless Driving California is not playing games when it comes to drunk driving. A law enacted earlier this year substantially increases the penalties for a third DUI conviction, including a three-year revocation of driving privileges. Losing the right to drive, and potentially spending time behind bars, can severely damage a person’s ability to earn a living and carry out everyday activities. For this reason, Los Angeles DUI…
Read MoreHaving a DUI Reduced to a Reckless Driving Charge Won’t Always Save Your License
Having a DUI Reduced to a Reckless Driving Charge Won't Always Save Your License A wet reckless conviction in lieu of a DUI conviction will not vacate a DMV suspension unless the Court makes a finding of “not guilty” on the CVC §23152(b) or §23153(b) charge as opposed to just dismissing it. You must speak with an Orange County DUI attorney well versed in California DUI Law before entering a…
Read MoreCharged With Reckless Driving In San Diego – What Should I Do?
Charged With Reckless Driving In San Diego – What Should I Do? In California, Vehicle Code section 23103 defines reckless driving as driving a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. You can be charged with reckless driving on public roads, or in a public or private parking facility. A person acts with wanton disregard for safety when such person is aware that his or…
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