What to do about future employment if I got a DUI?

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What to do about future employment if I got a DUI?

It was 5 years ago and I was finishing school for a degree in Elementary Education. I won one case to where I did not lose my driver’s license but was charged with the actual DUI in the second case. I was still able to get a diversion, and am currently in that process so the DUI still shows up completely, not amended. I applied for my teaching license. It typically takes a while to process but I recently checked the status and it said, “Criminal history records investigation pending”. I was already hired at a school for this coming fall with my license pending but I am wondering if the DUI would prohibit me from getting my license in the first place? Is there always a criminal record pending? Could I lose the job?

Asked on June 30, 2013 under Criminal Law, Kansas

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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Potenatilly your DUI conviction may hinder your job search and employment in the future. I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney to see if you could possibly expunge your criminal conviction and if done, have your criminal file sealed. If that happens, such would assist you in your job endeavors.


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