After getting arrested for a DUI, you may be wondering whether this will affect your future job prospects. While prospective employers will be able to see your DUI charge on your record if you do get charged, they are also asked to consider factors such as whether the charge is relevant to the posted job duties as well as how much time has passed since the conviction. In this article, we share with you more about how past DUI offenses can appear during background checks.
Understanding Background Checks
Performing a background check is standard procedure during the recruitment process for employees. This is especially true if the job requires working with a vulnerable group of people, such as a preschool teacher or a nurse. Employers can legally access information on your record and if you have been charged of a DUI, this is where it will appear. However, employers are also asked to consider if the charge is relevant to the posted job requirements and how long has passed since the charge.
What You Can Do After A DUI Arrest
After a DUI arrest, you may be at a loss what to do. You have a charge hanging over your head, which can go on your permanent record. Depending on the facts of your case, you may choose to engage an attorney to help you get the charge overturned or to lighten your sentence. Keep in mind that the success and viability of this course of action will depend on many factors, such as whether someone was seriously injured or killed as a result of your DUI. The chances of getting a charge overturned in such a case will be significantly lower than if your DUI did not result in harm to other parties.
Attend DUI Education Classes and Start on The Path to Recovery
After a DUI charge, it can feel like the end of the world. But all is not lost. Help is always available when you need it, as long as you are willing to ask. DUI educational classes can provide you with the helpful information you need to battle substance addiction, such as teaching you to identify your triggers and develop healthy mechanisms. On top of that, successful completion will result in the reinstatement of your license and the end of your sentence.
At Jackson-Bibby Awareness Group, we are committed to helping DUI offenders complete the terms of their sentence as soon as possible. To this end, you should always attend and participate in DUI education classes diligently. In light of the ongoing pandemic, we are currently offering individual and group counselling sessions via Zoom. Telehealth sessions are expected to go on for a limited time only, and DUI education classes will resume in person as soon as it’s safe to. If you require more information, please feel free to take a look through our FAQs.
