No. Not unless you take certain legal steps first. Many countries can revoke your entrance into their domain if you are convicted of a DUI. Canada’s rules on DUI convictions and rules and regulations surrounding them are not well-known. As…
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What if I get a 2nd DUI while on probation for my 1st DUI?
Having a repeat DUI on your record is a serious offense. Sentences are particularly strenuous for individuals convicted of a second DUI, especially if you were on probation for your first DUI. You will face penalties both from your new…
How does a DUI affect immigration status?
If you are an undocumented aka an illegal immigrant any type of alcohol related driving charge 99.9% of the time leads to you getting kicked out of the country. If you’re in the US appropriately one alcohol charge will not…
How Do I Explain a DUI on a Job Application?
When you apply for a job there are a number of things that your potential employer will be interested in. Things such as your background experience, your teamwork skills, dependability, what former co-workers and supervisors say about, important job things.…
Can a DUI Affect My College, Med School, Nursing School or Law School Application?
Yes. Yes. And yes. The Fifth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment due process clauses will not save you here. There is generally no anti-discrimination law for people who have been convicted with a DUI. Not all schools will penalize a potential student…
Will Getting A DUI Affect My Ability To Get Scholarships Or Financial Aid?
It is important to note that getting a DUI in college is not just considered a criminal offense. It also has a number of social penalties that are associated with it. You can be denied admission to a school, denied a…
Can you join the military with a DUI?
As of this writing you can not join the U.S. military if you are convicted of a DUI. There are however, some situations where you may still be able to join. The military adheres to a policy to not take…
DUI Plea Bargaining: What To Expect & What It Is
Three. Those are the number of choices you have when it comes to a DUI arrest. Choice number one is to accept the charges. Choice number two is to fight the charges. Choice number three is to plea bargain. The…
The DMV Hearing: The Process & What To Expect
In some states, the DMV and the state courts both have the ability to rule against you. States such as California enable those charged with a DUI to request a DMV hearing in order to determine their license charges separate…
What Your DUI Lawyer Actually Does: The Truth From A DUI Attorney
In most states your information is publicly available to some attorneys that specialize in DUI defense when you are arrested and booked. Therefore, your mailbox will likely be filled with many letters, flyers, and brochures from DUI defense attorneys offering…