If the prosecution’s case contains serious flaws, you may be able to plead to a lesser offense. In Rhode Island, a reckless driving charge is considered a lesser offense to a DUI and does not include the harsh penalties associated with a DUI. For example, a reckless driving charge will usually result in a filing, which is not a criminal conviction in Rhode Island and can be expunged after one year. A reckless driving charge generally does not include a license suspension, DUI school, or the increased fines associated with a DUI.