Will my DUI conviction affect my ability get a job?

Will my DUI conviction affect my ability get a job?

Neil Shouse (Defense Attorney) gives expert video advice on: How will a DUI conviction affect my auto insurance?; Could I go to prison for a DUI conviction?; Will my DUI conviction affect my ability get a job? and more...

Your DUI conviction may affect your ability to get a job. Today, almost every employer, before they hire somebody does a background check. That background check will typically reveal if they've been convicted of a crime, if they're on probation, and whether they have any active warrants. If you have a DUI conviction, it is most likely that that will surface and the prospective employer will be aware of it. Whether they hold it against you depends on the employer. But many employers see a DUI conviction or especially a number of DUI convictions, as a sign that the person may have a problem with alcohol, that the person may be irresponsible, and the employer may want to shy away from that applicant.