Reader’s Question:

I’m very much concerned about my job after being arrested for drunk driving in Houston, Texas and I fear that I might just be terminated or something. Shall I take the risk and tell my employer that I was recently charged with DUI?

Buck

Houston, TX

Many employers would not hire someone who has a drunk driving conviction in their driver’s history. Most companies go back a certain number of years to check a potential employee’s background. Since you are currently employed, I hate to tell you that a DUI conviction could end your employment. If your drunk driving arrest in Houston, Texas would be reported to your employer, you may either be suspended or terminated. I suggest that you check your employee handbook to see what it says about being arrested for any criminal charge. Some companies even periodically check’s a driver’s history of their employees.

The question of reporting an arrest for DUI is a very important issue that you need to address to your DUI attorney immediately. Do not disclose your DUI arrest with your employer until you have spoken to your DUI attorney. Your DUI attorney would give you the best advice possible on what you should do after your DUI arrest. You have to be knowledgeable on your rights and obligations before risking immediate termination because of your DUI arrest.

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