Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here « Limited Job Opportunities with a DUI / DWI Conviction
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- In this article we have explained about what problems you might face in your job due to DUI / DWI conviction and how these convictions affect your employment opportunities.
Your Driver’s History is Checked by Most of the Employers
If in your driver’s history you have any drunk driving conviction then there are many employers who will not hire you. Most of the companies check the driver’s history some companies check the record of 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 years. Others go back as far as your state’s driver’s history will report a record. In each state driver’s history is different. You can ask this from your attorney when you contact an affiliate in your state.
What if you are already employed?
In case if you are already working somewhere and are accused of DUI / DWI, then a conviction may results in ending up of your employment.
In fact, if there is any pending DUI / DWI being reported to some employers, then either they will terminate you or you might be suspended from any company activities that involve driving. You should check your employee handbook in to know what it says. In most of the cases you are already aware if your company “runs” a driver’s history on you from time to time.
Whether you should report an arrest for DUI / DWI to your company or not?
Here a question should arise in your mind and that is whether you should report an arrest for DUI / DWI to your company or not. This is an issue that you must address immediately with your attorney. Don’t inform your employer about the case until you have spoken to your DUI / DWI attorney. Before risking immediate termination you should first learn your rights and obligations.
Those Who Deal with Government Agencies are scrutinized at a Far Higher Level
Those persons who have high security clearance might not be able to avoid the DUI / DWI being detected. Any government agency or subcontractor who is having deals with government projects will be scrutinized at a far higher level than a normal employee. A direct access is provided to these institutions to difficult-to-access computer databases, such as the NCIC (National Crime Information Computer) or your state’s equivalent (in Georgia, it is called GCIC, for “Georgia Crime Information Computer”). Each and every arrest is shown on these comprehensive records. You should immediately ask your knowledgeable DUI / DWI defense attorney about this.
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