Someone I know who has recently been cited for DUI? This guy always wanted to be a policeman, trained, and was ready to exit to academy. He was always a guy that was responsible and obeyed all laws, until the night out with the guy to celebrate the night before leaving to academy. Or what if a person who is going to school in criminal law or somewhere inthat same field. What happens with all that training? Has it all been just a waste and have to start a new career.
2007-09-10 17:05:06 · 12 answers · asked by goldlv89103 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
it depends on the police department but for the most part there just needs to be a certain period of time that elapses after the DUI before you can get hired as a PO. For my husband it was 3 years. (He had one back in the day but it was far enough back to where it didn't affect his hiring) . Now, (here in MN) I think it's been changed to 7 years.
2007-09-10 19:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by nene 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most jurisdictions have some sort of regulation about getting dui's -- many forces require there to be no convictions for cui/dwi within a certain period, say 10 yrs (depends on jurisdictions). He will have to read the regulations to his particular force to know the answer to this.
The training is only a waste if he lets it be. He can still go into private security in most states; if he has enough education he can teach college classes; he can probably be a probation and parole officer. With a criminal justice degree he can go into anything that requires a sociology degree or "any bachelors".
This will be what he makes of it. If he is only now ENTERING the academy, he hasn't started a career anyways, so it is not a "new career" he will have to start, it is a career of any kind.
In other words, he wasn't established in a career yet....and getting a dui at this point will make the academy reluctant to turn him loose with a gun.
2007-09-10 17:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by Marlon M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yours is actually a two part question.
A DUI (1st) is usually a misdemeanor and most agencies may overlook a misdemeanor,
except when it comes to a DUI.
You are normally still allowed to apply for the position but the app will be either ignored or if you advance far enough for an interview and are questioned about it, you will be knocked out of the running for that position.
DUI is too political today and heaven forbid that you were ever involved in a fatal situation as a police officer because your prior alcohol involvement could come into question.
Part II: You can still be:
A.Congressman
B.Senator
C.Governor
D.Mayor
E.Lawyer
(Category: things your counselor never told you)
2007-09-10 17:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by cbsmith300 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the record is only the one DUI it can be waived or if arrangements made with the DA's office and the judge he/she could be placed on a probation period and the judge would "set aside " the case. If no other violations occur in that period, the case would be remanded to a "dead" file. He/she would be responsible for fees, fines, etc. As to going on to be a policeman, that would be up to the city council or governing body.
As to government--I really wonder how many DUI's Senator Kennedy has? It would appear that the deeper into government you get the better protected you are.
By the way, there is a council person on our city council who has been cited for DUI 5 times in the last 3 years. It does not seem to affect persons at the local level of government either. A flaw in our citizens, no doubt.
Dr. Tommy Skelton
2007-09-10 17:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by tskelton155 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on your state's laws. In some states, your friend could not become a law enforcement officer or do certain jobs for the government. There may be other jobs in criminal justice, like a probation officer, which you may be able to have such a conviction on your record. In most states, a DUI is a gross misdemeanor (possibly a felony) which would prevent you from become an officer.
2007-09-10 18:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is only a guess on my part, but if I'm right, as long as a felony wasn't committed during the drive, He should be OK. The best thing to do is call the Police Dept. The receptionist could tell you or a policemen in the office. Be sure to call the business number, not the emergency number.
2007-09-10 17:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by lafinlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well just because he was cited does not mean he was convicted. My neighbor got one and it took him two years and he finally won and was dismissed. It cost him 5K in legal fees / time off from work to go to court every couple months.
Doesn't President Bush have 2 DUI's ?? Not positive about this, but I think I read this somewhere.
2007-09-11 02:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll probably need to wait another 10 years so it'll be off of his record. It could be more or less time where he is, but he's still out of luck for a good while.
His training was basically wasted on a single "night out on the town." He should consider another career immediately.
If his criminal record is perfect for another 10-15 years, he might could still be a police officer in the future.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but tell your friend I wish him the best of luck!
2007-09-10 17:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by Carefree Alpaca! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally, they should never work in governent. I HATE anyone who has a DUI...I don't wanna hear the "people make mistakes" line...these people kill innocent lives every day on the road!
2007-09-10 17:35:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Tell your friend not to worry. When he is interviewed for a job he can explain what happened. Just remind him of Ted Kennedy and all will be good.
2007-09-10 17:14:57 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Sir 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋