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I'm interviewing for a high-level job in the mortgage industry. At the same time, I'm in the process of fighting a DUI that I was charged with 2 months ago. During the interview they informed that they have a stringent background check including a credit check and criminal background check. They asked whether I was ok with it and I said "yes," confidently. I hope they didn't interpret my confident acquiescence as me saying that my credit and criminal background are spotless. I wouldn't be that upset if I didn't get the job, but I also don't want them to feel like they've wastes their time if they give me an offer and later have to rescind it and start their interview process over from scratch.
DUI is not always a criminal offense, sometimes it's a motorvehicle offense. Ask your lawyer if this DUI is a criminal offense.
for example:
In NY a DUI involving minors is a criminal offense....
These things differ from state to state..
A DUI is more concern for driving jobs where they check your driving history.
I think it is always a criminal offense, it's just that it is usually a misdemeanor. If a victim was injured it usually becomes a felony.
I'm interviewing for a high-level job in the mortgage industry. At the same time, I'm in the process of fighting a DUI that I was charged with 2 months ago. During the interview they informed that they have a stringent background check including a credit check and criminal background check. They asked whether I was ok with it and I said "yes," confidently. I hope they didn't interpret my confident acquiescence as me saying that my credit and criminal background are spotless. I wouldn't be that upset if I didn't get the job, but I also don't want them to feel like they've wastes their time if they give me an offer and later have to rescind it and start their interview process over from scratch.
If they don't ask any further questions or offer any information, just let them do the background check. Since it's a pending case it may not even show up on the criminal records check. And some states prohibit the disclosure of an arrest without conviction - check your state laws here: State Laws on Use of Arrests and Convictions in Employment | Nolo.com And most companies will not deny you employment for a DUI unless driving is part of your job responsibility.
I'm interviewing for a high-level job in the mortgage industry. At the same time, I'm in the process of fighting a DUI that I was charged with 2 months ago. .
The triangle of trust.
Screen Name + High-Level Job + Fighting DUI = How soon can you start?
Sorry, I could not get past the screen name.
You are really worried if you have to ask. If you are fighting the charge, and it happens to have no relation to your potential job, you can sleep with a clear conscience. You are not convicted of anything yet. Be straightforward when answering the questions and be prepared to tell the truth if it comes up.
Now, it might be something else if you were fighting an embezzlement charge and you were trying to work in a money business....but then your screen name would be "only 2 or 3 million dollars missing".
I Love the irony in your username. That aside, it seems that most employers only care about felonies unless the misdemeanor is directly related to your job duties.
I think it is always a criminal offense, it's just that it is usually a misdemeanor. If a victim was injured it usually becomes a felony.
I'm a retired police officer from New Jersey. Here, DWI is not considered a criminal offense. It is only a motor vehicle offense.
OP, a DWI is not fatal to your candidacy. If it is your third in two months, that might be a problem.
I did background checks for new-hire police officers, and I can tell you that no one has a perfect background. People make mistakes, and we understood that.
I'm a retired police officer from New Jersey. Here, DWI is not considered a criminal offense. It is only a motor vehicle offense.
OP, a DWI is not fatal to your candidacy. If it is your third in two months, that might be a problem.
I did background checks for new-hire police officers, and I can tell you that no one has a perfect background. People make mistakes, and we understood that.
thanks..that's odd, so I assume a DUI offender doesn't have a right to a trial? How do they handle DUI with injury or death? How is a vehicular manslaughter classified? (it's not a gotcha question, I'm curious )
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