Reducing a Georgia DUI to Reckless Driving

If you have been charged with a Georgia driving under the influence (DUI) offense, there is a chance that your charge could be reduced to reckless driving. While you may still face some penalties if you accept a plea deal for reckless driving, they are much less than those you would face if convicted of DUI. You should speak with a defense attorney to learn if reducing a Georgia DUI to reckless driving is an option for your case.

With penalties such a jail time, a driver’s license suspension, community service, and fines, it is easy to see that a DUI conviction has the potential to substantially impact your life. However, a reckless driving offense does not carry all of these serious penalties; in fact, you may not even face a suspended driver’s license if you plead down to reckless driving and are over the age of 21.

Reducing a DUI to reckless driving does carry a six-month license suspension for underage drivers. This penalty can work in your favor, as prosecutors may be more willing to take the DUI charge off of the table in exchange for the license suspension. 

By reducing your DUI to reckless driving, you can also avoid a criminal record that can affect your current and future employment. While some employers refuse to extend job offers to DUI offenders, this does not seem to be the case with a reckless driving charge.

With a high success rate of winning cases or reducing DUIs to reckless driving, Attorney Greg Willis can help you decide if a plea deal is appropriate for your case. He will explain the pros and cons of taking a reckless driving charge, allowing you to make an informed decision. If you decide that reducing your charge is the best option, Mr. Willis can enter into negotiations with the prosecutor for a plea deal.

Fighting your DUI case is the only way to avoid a conviction. Invest in your future by contacting Mr. Willis today. Available day or night for advice, Mr. Willis offers several payment plans and accepts credit cards for his legal services.

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