Will a wet reckless prevent me from getting a job?

A New Employer Under California’s Fair Chance Act, employers can no longer ask you about your criminal record during the application process. Under this new law, the employer can rescind the job offer if they discover the wet reckless conviction.

Is a wet reckless the same as a DUI?

The most notable difference between these charges is that by law, “wet reckless” driving is not DUI. It’s not even a lesser form of DUI, not even in the same category; it is reckless driving, which means the penalties may be considerably less severe than if you were convicted of DUI.

Is Wet Reckless better than DUI?

A wet reckless leads to a faster possible expungement. And, in the meantime, the charge carries less of a stigma than a DUI.” A wet reckless driving conviction generally results in lower criminal fines than a typical DUI. A wet reckless generally results in lower total fines than a California DUI.

Does a wet reckless affect insurance?

While a wet reckless conviction will have less of an impact on your life than a DUI, it does still mean you are very likely to face an insurance rate increase. Beating the administrative suspension and the charge are your only chances of avoiding an insurance rate increase.

What is the difference between wet reckless and dry reckless?

These are both terms for different types of reckless driving offenses. “Wet” reckless involves alcohol or drugs and “dry” reckless does not. Reckless driving is still a misdemeanor crime, and still carries penalties, but the penalties are much less severe than DUI penalties.

How do you plea for a wet reckless?

How does a defendant get a wet reckless plea deal? Both the prosecutor and the defendant must agree to a wet reckless plea bargain. The court must also approve the plea deal. Once everyone has agreed, the defendant will be allowed to plead guilty or “nolo contendere” (no contest) to reckless driving.

How many points is a wet reckless?

two points
Drivers convicted of wet reckless would not need to have an IID installed in their vehicles. However wet reckless convictions will add two points to the defendant’s driving record. This may cause drivers to lose their “good driver” discount and may cause insurance rates to go up.