Will a DUI Affect My Job or Professional License? Combs Waterkotte attorney Joshua Boardman discusses everything you need to know about Illinois DUI criminal charges, including first-time DUI, second DUI, Illinois DUI laws, DUI defense strategies, CDL DUI charges, and more.
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Interview Transcript
Scott Michael Dunn: Will a DUI affect my job or professional licenses in the state of Illinois?
Joshua Boardman: It certainly can. I can’t speak for each industry or each employer, but it is a criminal charge with criminal penalties. The first one being a misdemeanor, the second one being a misdemeanor, but after that it is a felony. It could be a felony conviction. So, there a number of different licensing boards or employers that have pretty strict guidelines for who they employ. While some may view DUIs as pretty common offenses, it’s still a criminal offense that can affect your employability.
