who out there thinks its fair for a DUI felony...?

Question

All employers excluding construction, restaurant and the like will not hire felons even when the crime was a DUI (no injuries, just REALLY drunk) and when it happened 5+ years ago. If the felony never gets off your record then you may not be able to ever work in a professional field again even when you're a college graduate with a proven track record of successs with years of experience. Do you think that is fair, is the justice system helping those people and protecting and serving?

Answer 1

to a degree it's fair, and i personally believe most people deservea second chance....except for the judgemental a**holes who said this poor person should be screwed for the rest of his life for a mistake he made several years ago.....in that respect, it's not fair....you have made restitution for your irresponsible actions and have walked the straight and narrow, so find a lawyer and see what he says you can do.....GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 2

I don't think it would have been fair if when you were driving REALLY drunk if you killed someone I love. So guess what life isn't fair. Does just one DUI count as a felony in your state? Maybe if you explain to an employer in an interview, not on an application, and you can truly make them believe that you have changed your ways, someone will be willing to give you a chance. But I hope you have learned your lesson. Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

You talk about a proven track record of success. So you must agree that what happened in the past is relevant when thinking about the future. Thus, your past felony conviction is relevant.

If you're no longer drinking and are an impressive candidate, so impressive that an employer wants you, then you should be able to get around this problem. My suggestion, you inoculate the employer by bringing up the issue when you know a background check is going to be part of the pre-employment routine.

One more thing, it's the police that are supposed to protect and serve, not the entire justice system. That said, the justice system is supposed to protect society, not the perpetrator.

Answer 4

it sucks all right, but, and i'm ot saying this as though it is my opinion (because it isn't), it's because since you got a felony DUI, that meant you were a danger to society. the reason most people won't hire you is because they are looking out for the good of the customer. its the same reason schools don't hire teachers who have been convicted sex offenders at any time, have ever comitted a felony, or have ever gotten a DUI. it's just about safety.

Answer 5

Life isn't fair. Most employers won't care if it was a DUI 10 years ago, but if it was 1 year ago, it shows a lot about your character. If you are in college and it happens, most let it slide. But if you are 30 and got a DUI 1 year ago, I wouldn't want you. You've proven that you can't be trusted and don't have the character I want in an employee.

Answer 6

Yes, I think it is fair. They wouldn't have made it a felony if it weren't a serious issue.

Here's an idea. If you have really changed and don't drink and drive anymore, do some community service. Speak at schools on the dangers and consequences of driving drunk.

Answer 7

The question is not whether or not drinking is wrong, or evne drinking and driving, it has to do with the punishment fitting the crime. We can argue all we want about this. It is the same as saying that wreckless discharge of a gun, which was fired and hurt no one, was not dangerous. Should we in turn condone dangerous behavior, no, but it may be there there are employers who will look past the "Oh, you had a felony, bye." and see the reason behind it, the fact that you have changed your ways, as long as you have, and consider hiring you.

Answer 8

I think you're wrong. If you reveal that you were convicted of a felony and state what the charge was, a company then gets to decide whether or not they want to hire you. If the company's policy is applied fairly, you have no leg to stand on.

But some companies do hire people convicted of felonies, when the crime is not related to the field of work.

If you answer the question as "no" and were convicted, you have lied on your application. Expect nobody to hire you.

Answer 9

No DUI or DWI is a felony unless you're a multiple offender, and here in Missouri these people serve time in PRISON. Quit whining, thank God that you didn't kill anybody, then go to work at McDonald's.

Answer 10

It is unfortunate that communities are set-up so that felons do not have a chance to come back in to the community. What many people don't realize is that the current justice system which is set up merely to punish, does not reduce crime. In fact, it only increases the chances that someone will become a repeat offender. It is unfair but it is the right of the individual busiesses to make these rules. You might want to try getting a job at a small company, one where you can explain your situation to the owner or CEO yourself and hopefully be able to get a decent job again.

Answer 11

That's the consequence for breaking the law. It's called tough love. My brother had 4 DUIs, went to jail for a year, AND was on a tether for a year afterward. He has a VERY hard time finding jobs. (I thought he told me it only stays on record for 7 years)
He doesn't even have a license anymore. Was it really worth getting drunk and getting behind the wheel?

Granted, we all make mistakes. Some are really STUPID mistakes and some are honest, innocent mistakes.
I assume you knew the risks involved with driving under the influence.