It’s becoming much more commonplace for employers to have a zero tolerance policy in place regarding DUI charges for their employees. These policies have been put into effect for government agencies, military, and professional vocations. If you work for a company or agency that has such a policy, being convicted of a DUI can put your job at risk; whether it be dismissal or other severe repercussions and ramifications.
In these instances it is beyond important that you seek experienced legal help immediately, otherwise you could be facing catastrophic collateral damages, in addition to the fines, charges and other punishments that comes with being convicted of a DUI charge.
A DUI is a Serious Charge
While not necessarily the most pressing of criminal charges, have a DUI charge is a very serious matter. When you’re charged with driving under the influence, you’ll have to face these charges in the courtroom where you could be convicted of a DUI.
A DUI conviction will not only impact you financially, but has a number of long standing repercussions that will affect both your ability to drive as well as potentially affecting your livelihood. Employers who have a zero tolerance policy in place can penalize you merely for a DUI charge, let alone a conviction.
These punishments can include, suspension, demotion, and even a summary dismissal from your job. If you have a job where you hold a security clearance, not only do you run the risk of losing that clearance, but you face the risk of losing your careers as well. Because of these reasons, it’s critical that you hire an experienced DUI attorney immediately.
Hiring an Attorney
When you’re job is on the line, you’re going to find that you’ll have to defend your case much more rigorously than you would otherwise. Due to the lifelong collateral damage that a DUI can have on your life, it is no longer acceptable to merely plead guilty and face the consequences that come with it. While the monetary fines and impeded driving privileges might not seem like a big deal, the potential of losing your entire career is.
Because of this, it is beyond important that you hire an experienced DUI attorney to represent your case. Not only will it require an incredible understanding of state DUI laws but also a keen understanding of the science behind blood alcohol testing and breath testing. Often times when representing these defenses, it will also take the help of expert testimony from those who have had formal training in these areas.
It’s important that you understand, the only way you’ll have a chance of winning at court, especially in a case where your employer has a zero tolerance policy in place, requires the help of an experienced attorney. If you’ve been charged with a DUI then it’s imperative that you seek legal counsel immediately.
Being charged with a DUI not only has immediate consequences, but serious collateral consequences that will follow you for the rest of your life. Don’t take the chance when you have so much hanging in the balance. Hire an attorney and protect yourself from the ravages of a DUI conviction.
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+Andrew is one of the leading DUI and criminal defense attorneys in both the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He blogs about Maryland DUI law, has numerous videos on the subject and has been asked to appear on national television to offer his legal opinion on high-profile criminal cases.
