Reducing a Georgia DUI to Reckless Driving

What would I want a reckless driving charge instead of a DUI?

A Reckless Driving conviction does not carry the same disgrace associated with a DUI conviction. A DUI conviction can stay on your permanent record. A Reckless Driving conviction also carries a lower fine than DUI convictions and your insurance company will not impose such harsh rates or cancel your policy.

Assuming you had no other prior DUI convictions, if your current DUI case were to be reduced to a Reckless Driving charge and you were later arrested again for this offense, you would still be considered a first time DUI offender. You also wouldn't have to risk losing employment or your driver's license with a reckless driving charge.

How can the attorneys at the Law Offices of Webb, Willis, and Kohn change my charge from DUI to reckless driving?

It is the job of our defense attorneys to defend you against the charge that has now been formally filed by the prosecutor. And contrary to belief, it is not the judge who can amend the charge to a lesser extent, it is the prosecutor. The prosecutor has the lawful authority to amend the charge against you.

There are different reasons why the prosecutor would amend the charge against you. You may receive other DUI penalties such as attending DUI school or paying a fine. When this occurs, The prosecutor benefits because he avoids the possibility of an acquittal had the demonstratively weak DUI case preceded on to trial.

How could my DUI charge be reduced to a lesser charge like reckless driving?
What you must remember is that every DUI case is different. Review of your video tape that occurred during the stop is very important. Contacting an experienced DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Webb, Willis, and Kohn is your best bet.