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Employment Consequences of a DUI or Drug Arres

Employment Consequences of a DUI or Drug Arrest

After a DUI or drug arrest, you could face employment consequences that greatly affect your life. When you are already facing a legal case and possible imprisonment, facing issues at your job could feel overwhelming. Know your rights and know what to expect after your arrest. Some employers could care less about your arrest history, while it is very important to others. This often comes up in unexpected ways. For example, your employer may care about your arrest because it makes you miss work. If you get arrested and spend time in jail waiting to be charged in court, you might...

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Could You Lose Your Job Because of a Drug Charge?

Could You Lose Your Job Because of a Drug Charge?

A drug charge or conviction could have a lifetime of consequences for you, including job loss. While the American legal system is founded on the premise that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, in practice, even a criminal charge without a conviction can have a substantial negative impact on people’s lives. Losing your job could be part of that impact. One way you could lose your job after being charged with a drug-related crime is through repeated absences. If you are arrested and jailed, it could be several days before you or a family member can call your manager to request...

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The Effect of a DUI on Your Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License

The Effect of a DUI on Your Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License

Being charged or convicted of a DUI while holding a commercial driver’s license could cost you your license or even your job. To obtain a commercial driver’s license or CDL, you must pass a test and meet higher state-established standards than holders of non-commercial licenses. Similarly, the federal government has established higher standards than some states for when a commercial driver loses his license after a DUI. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets minimum standards that holders of CDLs must meet. States perform the practical administration of applications, renewal, and reinstatement of CDLs and may set even higher standards for...

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