Plea Agreement Terms
12 Months
60 Months (5 Years)
50 Hours
$500
Mandatory Conditions
4 / 4 Satisfied
Diversion Rule: Under standard diversion agreements, completing all upfront conditions prior to the final probation review triggers formal dismissal or non-adjudication of the underlying criminal DUI charge.
5-Year License Suspension & Reinstatement Scrubber
Interactive Milestone Map
Mandatory Hard Suspension (Zero Driving)
Hardship / Business Purpose Permit Only
Ignition Interlock Monitoring Period
Full Reinstatement Cleared (DMV)
Scrub Timeline Month:
Month 12 (Hardship Gate)
Status at Month 12: Probation concludes upon proof of 50 community service hours. Eligible to apply for DMV Business Purpose Only (BPO) hardship driving privileges.
Side-by-Side Legal Sanction Matrix
| Sanction Domain | Reckless Driving Diversion | Direct DUI Conviction |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Record Entry | Withheld / Non-Adjudicated (Clean of DUI) | Permanent Criminal Conviction (Non-expungeable) |
| Driver's License Impact | 5-Year Suspension with Hardship BPO eligibility after 12 mos | Statutory revocation; strict insurance SR-22/FR-44 surcharge for 3 yrs |
| Probation Burden | 12 Months (Standard supervision; early termination eligible) | 12–24 Months (Supervised + 10-day vehicle impoundment) |
| Mandatory Penalties | 50 hrs Community Service + $500 Court Costs + DUI School | 50 hrs Service + Mandatory $1,000+ fine + VIP + Interlock |
| Commercial / Career Risk | Low-Moderate (Misdemeanor reckless or dismissal) | Severe (Loss of CDL, professional license disclosure) |
Dossier Ready: Palm Beach Model • 5-Yr Suspension Profile