How to Get a Job After a DUI/DWI

 How to Get a Job After a DUI/DWI Employment After A DWI in Texas A person's life can change drastically if they are convicted of drivin...

 How to Get a Job After a DUI/DWI

Employment After A DWI in Texas A person's life can change drastically if they are convicted of driving while drunk in Texas. A DWI conviction can lead to jail time, large fines, and the loss of the right to drive. Even someone who has never been in trouble before can get more than a year of probation for this kind of crime.

In some cases, a DWI conviction can have effects on a person's life that go beyond their finances and driving privileges. If a person is found guilty of this charge, they may lose their job or not be able to get certain kinds of jobs in the future. This is especially true for commercial drivers and people looking for jobs that require a clean driving record.

After getting a DWI, it is possible to find a good job, but there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Convictions for DWI and Checking Your Background

Many employers do background checks on job applicants to see if they have ever been in trouble with the law. If an employer does background checks, they will usually ask applicants on a job application if they have ever been convicted of a crime.

In some cases, the only thing an employer will ask job applicants is if they have ever been convicted of a felony. In Texas, a first-time DWI conviction is usually considered a misdemeanor, so in this case, an applicant would not have to report the crime. But some employers may want applicants to tell them about all of their criminal convictions or driving-related convictions. Some of these employers could be:

1. Commercial driving companies

2. Companies that deliver

3. Businesses that help children

4. The government hires people

If a job candidate lies about their driving record, the employer may find out when they do a background check. In this case, the applicant is almost certainly not going to get the job because a background check will show that they lied. A person will do better if they are honest on their application. The law says that an employer can't turn down a job applicant because of their criminal record unless they can show that there's a good business reason to do so.

Getting a criminal record cleared

A person who has been convicted of DWI may be able to fix their criminal record in some situations. They could possibly:

1. Get their record wiped clean

2. Have their record sealed

3. Use their past behavior to show that they have changed.

In Texas, if someone is charged with DWI but never found guilty, their record may be wiped clean. After a successful expunction, a person's record is cleared so that even a background check won't show the charge. Most background checks can't see criminal charges on a record that has been sealed.

If a person can't get their record erased or sealed, they may still be able to use it to help them. For example, someone who has been convicted of driving while intoxicated may be able to take an alcohol education class, go to AA meetings, or get medical care. Employers can see that they have learned from their mistakes if they keep track of what they have done to improve. This might help them get another job.