Unfortunately, DUI arrests and convictions affect many people who are not habitual criminals. According to the DUI lawyers at Musca Law, a significant number of clients who have been arrested for driving under the influence have no prior arrests. The reasons for their current situation vary significantly and may include: a law enforcement error, a struggle with substance abuse, or even just a one-time mistake. These are not the only reasons.
These clients are often very concerned about the effect an arrest or conviction for DUI will have on their employment. In some cases, the defendant could lose his job entirely. This is particularly true if the position involves any driving during the company's business hours or as a function of employment and the reasons a business might have for this policy are understandable. For example, a florist would probably not be inclined to retain a delivery driver with a recent DUI conviction - the cost of insurance would go up and the company's potential liability could be perceived as increasing.
In other instances, however, Florida employers are happy to retain their workers, so long as the DUI does not significantly impact employment. For example, an elementary school principal in Osceola County will retain his position despite a recent DUI. David Groover, who is the principal of Partin Settlement Elementary, was recently arrested for DUI after he was pulled over for speeding. The law enforcement officer reportedly noticed the scent of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and other characteristics police are trained to look for in potentially intoxicated suspects. Groover was driving 73 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone when he was pulled over before dawn, at about 4:00 a.m., on March 22. At this point, his driver's license has been suspended for a full year.
If you have been arrested for DUI in the Miami area, contact the DUI lawyers at Musca Law.
These clients are often very concerned about the effect an arrest or conviction for DUI will have on their employment. In some cases, the defendant could lose his job entirely. This is particularly true if the position involves any driving during the company's business hours or as a function of employment and the reasons a business might have for this policy are understandable. For example, a florist would probably not be inclined to retain a delivery driver with a recent DUI conviction - the cost of insurance would go up and the company's potential liability could be perceived as increasing.
In other instances, however, Florida employers are happy to retain their workers, so long as the DUI does not significantly impact employment. For example, an elementary school principal in Osceola County will retain his position despite a recent DUI. David Groover, who is the principal of Partin Settlement Elementary, was recently arrested for DUI after he was pulled over for speeding. The law enforcement officer reportedly noticed the scent of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and other characteristics police are trained to look for in potentially intoxicated suspects. Groover was driving 73 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone when he was pulled over before dawn, at about 4:00 a.m., on March 22. At this point, his driver's license has been suspended for a full year.
If you have been arrested for DUI in the Miami area, contact the DUI lawyers at Musca Law.
