Everyone knows that driving while intoxicated is a dangerous decision to make. People can be harmed in vehicle collisions resulting from drunk driving, and that’s why it’s against the law. That’s also why there are severe legal penalties for those convicted of drunk driving. The legal punishments are meant to deter drunk driving behavior from happening.
Legal penalties are not pleasant, but there are many other not-too-pleasant ways that a DWI conviction can impact your life. For starters, a conviction can lead to embarrassment, financial issues, and you could struggle to secure housing or other basic services. In addition, you could be fired from your job because of a DWI, and it could also affect your overall career goals.
Every person’s life situation is different, so a DWI conviction will affect everyone’s career in different ways, with some being affected more than others. However, a DWI conviction will likely affect everyone in one way or another.
For example, if you drive for a living, you could actually be fired from your job because of a temporary license suspension. In addition, many employers will fire an employee who receives a DWI conviction because the conviction will make the employer’s insurance rates increase.
Even if you don’t get fired, when you go to get a new job, your DWI will be on your record for potential employers to see. This could greatly limit your employment options, which, in turn, affects your career and your future financial security.
Finally, your DWI conviction makes you look bad. It makes it appear that you lack good judgment, and it makes you look dangerous. Employers might not trust you, and they might think you’re a risk. For this reason, they might not give you a promotion to a position with greater responsibility, power, and trust.
There is only one real thing you can do right now to save your career: Battle against a conviction. It’s more than possible to get a DWI charge reduced or dismissed—it happens every day. You don’t have to take a risk and wonder how greatly your career will be impacted by a DWI conviction.
You can choose to fight alongside a criminal DWI lawyer from our firm.
Yes, a DWI could affect your career, and that could change your life. DWI penalties might only affect you temporarily, but your conviction could continue to impact you for many years to come. If you care about your future, now’s the time to fight. Once a DWI goes on your criminal record, it’s there to stay.
The Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy have a Texas DWI lawyer who is ready and willing to back you up. There are defenses against conviction of a drunk driving crime. To learn about your options, call 817-605-1010. You can also pop over to our website for more information on drunk driving crimes and how our firm could help you.
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