Does a first offense DUI affect my ability to get a job?

Does the first offense DUI affect my ability to get a job or apply for graduate school?

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Answered By: Law Office of Tracey S. Sang

Call now: (760) 445-8902

Anyone who does a background check on you will see that you've had a DUI conviction unless you have it expunged. You're eligible for an expungement once probation is successfully completed.

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 10/3/2011

Answered By: Kenneth M. Hallum, Attorney at Law

Call now: (805) 564-3101

That depends on the requirements of the job, or school. Generally, DUI is a misdemeanor on your record. After successful completion of a probation term you can have the DUI charges dismissed from your criminal record (note: not you DMV record though). You will be without a license for a while, and then on a restricted license, thus it depends on the requirements of the job. Most clients feel the pain with the drivers license, since most background employment issues revolve around felonies.

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 10/3/2011

Answered By: Dennis Roberts, a P.C.

Call now: (510) 465-6363

Yes if you are trying to get a job as a driver. Otherwise, probably not. Certainly not a bar tograd school.

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 10/3/2011

Answered By: Law Offices of Christopher L. Hoglin, P.C.

Call now: (877) 622-5813

A 1st offense DUI can affect your ability to get a job, depending on the type of job you are trying to get. If the job does not care about criminal records, or does not require you to drive or operate heavy machinery, then it may not affect your job possibilities. However, in today's economy, many employers are very selective in who they hire, and a DUI conviction may affect your chances of getting a job.

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 10/3/2011

Answered By: THE LAMPEL FIRM

Call now: (949) 261-8877

Yes it could so you should hire a lawyer and fight it.

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 10/3/2011

Answered By: Law Office of Thomas F. Mueller

Call now: (408) 292-1564

It is certainly a possibility. It depends on many factors such as: How much they need you What you will be doing for them. How many other applicants there are Whether the offense is aggravated I don't believe graduate shools are concerned witrh your arrest record

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 9/30/2011

Answered By: Law Office of Jeff Yeh

Call now: (213) 446-2495

Of course it does. A DUI is a criminal misdemeanor. You also could lose your driver's license if a hearing is not requested within 10 days. Contact a DUI specialist or regret for a decade.

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 9/30/2011

Answered By: The Chastaine Law Office

Call now: (916) 932-7150

In most cases no, but how you disclose it can be important.

Answer Applies to: California - Replied: 9/30/2011

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