A Rochester driver convicted of Driving While Intoxicated often faces many problems aside from the sentence imposed by the court.
It is rare for a DWI conviction and the resulting loss of driving privileges and other restrictions imposed by the court not to have some impact on a defendant’s life at home and work.
Under certain circumstances, a conviction may even result in loss of employment.
For most people, a DWI conviction in itself will not result in losing their job.
The most likely reason someone may find their job endangered following a conviction is because the loss of driving privileges has rendered them unable to get to and from work.
Also, a defendant who needs a commercial driver’s license for work will almost certainly lose his or her job if convicted, because loss of commercial driving privileges is mandatory following any alcohol-related driving conviction.
There are also certain careers that a convicted driver may be barred from holding.
For example, a person convicted of a crime – whether a misdemeanor or a felony – may be barred from employment with certain law enforcement agencies.
For drivers who hold a professional license – such as lawyers or medical providers – a conviction often will trigger a review of their right to hold that professional license.
While this review will not necessary result in loss of the professional license, individuals considered to have an alcohol problem severe enough that it impacts their ability to perform their professional duties may have their professional license suspended or revoked.
An individual arrested for drinking and driving may have a lot more at stake than just a potential criminal conviction.
If you need an experienced DWI lawyer, we can help you at 585-484-7432.