A more thorough explanation:

Wet reckless is a term used when someone who is charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, pleads guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving. The term "wet" refers to the fact that alcohol was involved in the original charge.

For example, if someone is pulled over for driving under the influence and their blood alcohol content (BAC) is just over the legal limit, they may be offered a plea bargain for a wet reckless charge instead of a DUI charge. This means they will be charged with reckless driving, but not with driving under the influence.

Wet reckless charges are not available in all states, and the details of the charge can vary depending on the state. In some states, like New York, wet reckless charges are not allowed. In other states, like California, wet reckless charges are allowed by law.

People may choose to accept a wet reckless charge because the penalties are usually less severe than those for a DUI charge. For example, the sentence may be shorter, the fines may be lower, and the person may not lose their driver's license. However, prosecutors usually only offer wet reckless plea bargains in cases where there is little evidence or the person's BAC is only slightly over the legal limit.

Some people criticize wet reckless charges because they believe that innocent people may accept the charge in order to avoid the possibility of a DUI charge. This is because the evidence against them may not be strong enough to prove a DUI charge, but they may still feel pressured to accept a plea bargain.