"wet reckless" please help

meownsmile, BSN, RN · Mar 29, 2004

Are we talking drinking and driving here?

Rustyhammer · Mar 29, 2004

:confused: I have no idea what you are talking about.

-R

SmilingBluEyes · Mar 29, 2004

what on EARTH?

gypsyatheart · Mar 29, 2004

A what??? :chuckle I'm sorry, but whatever it is, it sounds hilarious!

Brownms46 · Mar 29, 2004

Here is an answer:

http://www.dui.com/duieducation/wetreckless.html

I think this one is from N. C.

http://www.ncadaba.com/id8.htm

And here is an explanation from a lawyer's point of view"

http://www.nocuffs.com/articles/settling.html

Hope it helps.

NPJohnson · Mar 29, 2004

Sorry everybody...I should have been more specific.

In California and I think some other states there is something called a "wet reckless" when you are arrested for a DUI, but very near the legal limit. It is a lesser charge.

I know that it does not count as being convicted of a DUI, but I think it may still be a misdemeanor (which you need to report to BRN when applying for the NCLEX-I think!)

heart queen · Mar 29, 2004

Unsure of the wet thing, but I DID get a DWAI (driving while under the influence, close to legal limit in NY)(the most expensive three beers of my life!!!!) That was 4 years before I graduated NSG school. I reported my conviction upon applying for my first licensure and everyone since. Ohio was the only state, of 4 that I've come across that required a "review process".

However, I have not dealt with California. Just sharing a similar experience for comparison. It has NEVER affected anything more than my checkbook, and my pride.

itsme · Mar 29, 2004

"wet reckless"??? I thought for a minute we were talking about my golden retreiver and all these spring time puddles here!! Thats it pup, come on in the house to shake it off!!!!