A DUI conviction is just one possible outcome of a DUI arrest. DUI cases can be taken to trial and won. They can also be negotiated and reduced with the prosecutor and with the judge’s approval. DUI cases can also be dismissed in the interest of justice if there are deficiencies or problems with the case. One of the ways to win a DUI is to get the DUI charges reduced. A lot of times this is done through negotiation with the district attorney or city attorney, where the strength and weaknesses of the case are analyzed, information is exchanged, and charges are reduced because there may be problems of proof.
A DUI can be reduced a step down to what’s commonly referred to as a wet reckless or reckless driving reduced from an alcohol-related offense. A DUI could be reduced to a dry reckless, which is a couple steps down and does not involve alcohol. DUI charges can be reduced to exhibition of speed, which is basically a big speeding ticket, and there are lot of different options to get a case reduced to a non-alcohol related offense or basically to win a DUI case by avoiding the conviction itself.