A DUI can have adverse effects to not only to your ability to drive, but to your employment. If your DUI conviction results in the suspension or revocation of your driver's license, anyone who needs to drive as part of the job description is immediately affected.
Nurses and DUI
In fields such as nursing, a DUI may not necessarily lead to immediate termination for a licensed nurse, but it does require them to disclose pending actions triggered by an arrest, such as a DUI. Though the licensing board my not revoke the individual's nursing license, different hospitals may have opposing policies regarding their employees' DUI charge, and may still lead to termination. Anyone pursuing a nursing license may have more problems. However, every case is different. A DUI specialist may be able to assist in your case to ensure that you have the best chance of obtaining that license.
Commercial Drivers and a DUI
Individuals with a commercial driver's license are held to a higher standard of responsibility than those with a standard driver's license. The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for an individual who carries a commercial driver's license is .04, as opposed to an individual with a standard license of .08. Facing the loss of that license may lead to termination of their livelihood. Any commercial driver convicted of a first-offense DUI loses his or her commercial license for one year. After a second offense, the commercial license will be revoked for life.
Expungement and Employment
Expungement of your criminal record can help you in many areas of your life, such as getting jobs, achieving an education, obtaining professional licensure and perhaps most importantly, gaining peace of mind. An expungement will seal your criminal records from your file. Once your record is expunged, you no longer need to disclose your criminal record on job applications, except when applying for public office, for licensure by any state or local agency, or for contracting with the California State Lottery. Otherwise, it's as if the offense never happened.
If you have been convicted of a crime, anyone with authorization can view your criminal record. Because of the internet, almost anyone can have access. With the ease of access, post-conviction relief is critically important. Expungement works like cleaning up a credit report. Let us clean up your "Life Report." A successful expungement means that the conviction is removed from the record. Essentially, the judge dismisses your case after the fact, even if you originally pled guilty. In these cases, the guilty plea is withdrawn and the case is dismissed. On your criminal record, expunged offenses are listed as “dismissed.”
If you’re facing a Bay Area DUI charge, don’t delay! Time is of the essence in your Bay Area DUI case. It’s possible to successfully fight your drunk driving charge with the help of a skilled defense lawyer. Contact The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 415-646-8998 for a free consultation.