DUI to Wet Reckless

[mt_flyer05]

I was charged with a DUI in Montana recently, and the preliminary breath test at the station showed a .05, which is still illegal, since I am under 21. However, the Inoxylizer was down, so they had to take me in for a blood test, but couldn't get me in for two hours, so the blood test came up .00. My question is, how likely am I to get out of this, or at least settle for a plea bargain of wet reckless?

 

[FlyingRon]

I was charged with a DUI in Montana recently, and the preliminary breath test at the station showed a .05, which is still illegal, since I am under 21. However, the Inoxylizer was down, so they had to take me in for a blood test, but couldn't get me in for two hours, so the blood test came up .00. My question is, how likely am I to get out of this, or at least settle for a plea bargain of wet reckless?

There's no statutory "wet reckless" in Montana, but a plea to reckless is possible. You'd be advised to get a lawyer. He can apprise as to whether you can beat the charge entirely (best possible outcome) or what you might be able to plead it to.

 

[TigerD]

Additionally,there are collateral consequences to consider. For example in Missouri, a lot of people pleaded down to wet reckless or another variation of misdemeanor driving charges only to find that after 10 years a DWI can be expunged, but the pleaded charge cannot.

Taking a long term view helps too.

DC