Have you ever considered how previous transgressions can influence your future prospects? It's similar to the process of sowing a garden. Planting quality seeds and nurturing them yields a bounty of vibrant flowers. However, poor-quality seeds won't produce the flourishing garden you envision. A prime example of these metaphorical "poor seeds" is a DUI, or "Driving Under the Influence."
Being charged with a DUI signifies a major transgression. It's not a trivial mishap - it's a legal violation that jeopardizes the safety of others.
Switching gears, let's talk about job searching. Employers frequently perform "background checks" on potential hires. This is akin to assessing the metaphorical garden you've been cultivating. They're inspecting the 'seeds' you've sown, and a DUI is equivalent to an unwanted weed.
Why is this problematic? Essentially, employers are in search of dependable individuals. They are interested in candidates who have consistently made good decisions, akin to planting 'good seeds'. Discovering a DUI during a background check could lead them to question your reliability.
This is not to say a DUI will disqualify you from all jobs, but it can introduce complexities to the process. It's like trying to foster a garden whilst battling persistent weeds. It requires additional effort, and some employers may not hire applicants with a DUI on their record, or may only consider them for lower-paying roles.
In South Carolina, a DUI conviction, once rendered by a court, remains a permanent mark on a background check, as it is one of the few crimes that cannot be removed from your record. Therefore, this 'weed' in your garden could have lifelong implications.
Given these potential consequences, it is paramount to take every measure to prevent a conviction if you have been arrested for DUI. While the police can arrest you, the power to convict lies with the court. DUI defense attorneys, like James Snell, are invaluable in these situations.
If your DUI is dismissed or you're found not-guilty, the charge will be removed from your record, significantly reducing future impacts. Therefore, securing a competent DUI attorney, like James Snell, is a crucial step for anyone concerned about their future.
How We Help
The first step in getting help from attorney James Snell along with the entire team at his office is to reach out for a free consultation. Consultations are without charge, and without any obligation. When you call you'll first speak to a member of our intake staff who will get some basic information about your case and then help you schedule your appointment.
During your initial consultation, you'll have a chance to explain your exact situation to the attorney, along with being able to ask any questions that you may have. Mr. Snell is a published author on the topic of South Carolina DUI defense and has represented hundreds of men and women facing a variety of DUI case types. He can talk to you about the exact process to help in your situation, including the process to quickly restore a suspended driver's license if necessary.
We believe DUI arrests are urgent legal emergencies, and for that reason, same-day appointments are usually available.