DUI over 10 years ago (applying, interviewing, application, employer)

[ShiverMeTimber]

A friend who is applying for jobs got 2 dui charges over 10 years ago. Both were reduced to non-moving violations as she was not driving but sleeping in the vehicle drunk. Never lost drivers license.

The problem is both still show up on the background checks as "DUI charges" reduced along with a drinking under age charge. She was only 18 years old, and is now over 30. Does this need to be brought up on paperwork when applying or interviewing or is this something that should be explained only after the employer finds out about it?

[joe from dayton]

You don't bring it up unless the application asks about convictions within the last X amount of years. Even then, you simply note the circumstances and leave it be. The vast majority of employers don't care about a 10 year old OVI.

[Hemlock140]

Originally Posted by joe from dayton

You don't bring it up unless the application asks about convictions within the last X amount of years. Even then, you simply note the circumstances and leave it be. The vast majority of employers don't care about a 10 year old OVI.

I agree, don't bring it up unless you have to. Any employer where the job requires driving will require a driving record, usually going back 10 years. If no driving is involved, even if it shows up on a background check it may not be used against you if you are the best qualified.