Many people facing DUI charges in Indiana ask about “wet reckless” as a way to avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. In states like California, a wet reckless is a plea deal that reduces a DUI to reckless driving involving alcohol, often resulting in lighter penalties. But in Indiana, this option simply doesn’t exist. There’s no statute for it, and prosecutors aren’t in the habit of offering that kind of break—even in weak cases. While reckless driving is technically a charge on the books, getting a DUI reduced to it is extremely rare and usually only happens when the prosecution’s case is falling apart.
This misconception often comes from out-of-state visitors who assume Indiana works like their home state. But Indiana’s DUI laws are strict, and beating a charge here requires a focused legal strategy, not hopeful thinking. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, every DUI case is treated as winnable. The team investigates the traffic stop, the arrest process, and the science behind the evidence to find weak points in the prosecution’s case. Whether it’s pushing for a dismissal, a reduction to a viable charge, or minimizing the consequences, the goal is always to fight smart and fight hard—according to Indiana law, not California logic.