Felon with deferred DWI needs a Job

How to Get a Job With a DUI Record

Three years ago, I was arrested for a DWI with child under 15. It was a difficult case because there was a lot of circumstances surrounding the case. Gastric bypass, anxiety meds consumed, etc. Anyhow, DA pursued prosecution but found a loophole for Deferred for me on this felony. Just in time before legislation closed. Three months before they did actually. Anyhow, I served my two years probation and it ended without incident. I was able to find a great job while on Deferred but only because I knew the person. I had to quit my job due to personality conflict and now I cannot find work anywhere. It is already embarrassing enough to have this charge on my record being a mother, a college student, a respected individual. But now I can’t seem to find work. I’ve applied everywhere and most places tell me I’m overqualified. I can’t get it non-disclosed because it’s an enhanced form of child endangerment. That’s what SOME lawyers say. SOME lawyers say I can. NO lawyer has EVER had a case like this so they don’t know how it would go down. Afraid to waste my money over and over again while lawyers make mistakes trying to figure it out.

I tell the truth on application with the first line stating DEFERRED ADJUDICATION: FINAL FINDING- NO CONVICTION

And then I input the details it asks to explain.  Why IS it so hard to find work for a woman with a DWI? Especially a felony? If it was a man, they would just shrug it off like no big deal and hire them up and shake hands and head out to the bar for a drink. It’s such a double standard. I’m a good person. I work hard. I’m dedicated to what I do. I made a mistake. Even the justice system saw that there was circumstances surrounding what happened and gave me a break. They could have thrown the book at me, but didn’t. Why won’t employers cut me some slack.

Felon with deferred DWI needs a Job

Hello,

Perhaps you are disclosing too much information and scaring employers away with your explanation. I encourage all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to only disclose what is asked...no more!

For each application you complete, pay careful attention to the wording. Most applications ask about convictions and not arrests. In reference to your deferred adjudication, you must consider the conditions of your deferment. In most cases, when the conditions are fulfilled (usually a fine and probation,) the original charges are dismissed but they remain as charges not convictions. Anyone accessing your record (other than law enforcement, the court system, and government agencies) will only see the charges. For more clarification, contact the prosecutor in your case.

I hope this helps.

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Hello.

I want to first thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this site.

I am on probation for a class D felony (promoting prostitution). I would like to get a bachelor's degree in business administration. I can't stand on my legs for long periods of time because I have severe back problems and fibromyalgia. I suffer from chronic pain but I would still like to work. I got baptized in jail and I want a decent life and a good job. My question is: I am 46 years, do you think a company will want to hire me at my age with a felony on my record?

Sue, 

 Female Felon needs a Job

Hello Sue

Often the felon job search begins with a little legal assistance. I suggest you contact your local legal aid office to see if expungement is an option for you in your state. Legal aid could offer low-cost or no-cost assistance in this process. It will make getting a job a lot easier.

Next contact your local One-stop Career Center. The local One-stop is a full service employment center offering a wide variety of services including job placement to residents.  There are computers, resume assistance and trained counselors that could assist you in your job search.  Many counselors have experience working with felons.  You may qualify for funding that could train you for a new career.  You can find your local One-stop Career Center here:

www.servicelocator.org

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Finally contact the United Way in your area. The United Way supports a large number of community organizations and could point you the direction of one that could use your skills.  They could also put you in contact with women's advocacy groups that may assist you in other ways.
 
I hope this helps.

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Teacher gets second chance after felony conviction

I have a criminal record for credit card abuse when I was 18. Long story short, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. My room mate used it at a grocery store and I was the driver, but did not know until after. When I found out, and the investigators talked to me, I told him everything. My options were receive probation and community service for $1500 or fight it for $10,000. Needless to say I was a kid and didn't have that kind of money so I had to do the probation. I want to teach and I'm 29 now, my question is will I be able to or am I wasting my time in school? I just need to know so I can change my major.

Thank You for your time.


Jenny

 Felon Wants Job as a Teacher

Hello jenny,

You may want to look into expungement. I'm not sure what state you are in so you better speak to a legal professional. Often felons and ex-offenders require some legal assistance before looking for jobs. I suggest contacting your local legal aid office. You may qualify for low-cost or no-cost legal assistance.

You can always contact the school board where you wish to teach to find out if your conviction would exclude you from employment consideration. If you find that it will, there are other teaching options.  You may try private schools, career schools and even community colleges. They usually have fewer restrictions than public schools.

I hope this helps.

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Felon wants to be a Drug/Alcohol Counselor

Felon wants to be a Drug/Alcohol Counselor

Hi,  I am currently on probation for a class D DUI felony. I'm on concurrent probation for a class C drug charge but it is not on my record and won't be as long as I get through probation....so far so good! It's been so hard to find work and I'm fortunate to have a family member that owns a company I do work from home for. I have been clean now for a year and I really want to go back to school. My dad is a lawyer and he told me that it may be a waste of my time to go into criminal justice----I know I can file to get the felony off my record in a few years. But my question is this: Can I go to school for counseling/addiction specialist and get a job working with addicts? I've had counselors that have had drug and alcohol problems but they don't have records. I believe that folks like myself are the best people to help others in situations we have actually lived ourselves!

Please help!

Thanks!

Felon wants to be a Drug/Alcohol Counselor

Hello,

It's admirable that you want to use your experiences to help people. I know of ex-offenders and felons who have gotten jobs as counselors.

Regulations regarding who can be licensed or certified to be drug/alcohol counselors will vary from state to state. My suggestion to you is to talk to some drug and alcohol counselors and ask all the questions you can. One question to ask is where to go to get certified. Once you find out the agency that does certification, you can inquire if you can be certified with your particular conviction.

Perhaps you’d require a counseling degree to move forward with your dream. Once you find that out, you can learn about the certification process and the qualifications.


I hope this helps.

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