Life After DUI

How to Get Your License Back after DUI Conviction

If you want to get your license back after a DUI or impaired driving offense, you have to register for the Back on Track program as soon as possible to have your license reinstated after the suspension period. Read on for the provisions of this program.

How to Cushion the Impact of DUI Conviction on Your Employment

The consequences of being convicted of DUI or impaired driving in Canada and the US are very serious. Aside from the heavy financial cost, a conviction could also mean the risk of losing your means of livelihood. Depending on your employer's policies, you could either be suspended or terminated from your job. If you are looking for a job at the time of your conviction, the conviction will most likely show up when companies do pre-employment background checks. Unfortunately for you, employers prefer job applicants with clean background checks, as they would not want to risk having someone commit another offense while employed. This is especially true if your job requires you to drive. In some cases, the company will be liable for damages caused by an employee.

How to Deal with the Emotional Stress from DUI Conviction

Other than financial costs, perhaps the most damaging effects of a DUI conviction are on the non-financial aspects - such as developing emotional stress and the negative effects on employment and job application, and the impact on family, friends, and loved ones.

How to Clear Your DUI Record and Avoid Repeat Offenses

Having a DUI record does not mean the end of the world for you. Whatever your reasons for wanting to clear your record - employment, career advancement, custody of children, volunteer work, educational opportunities, or just plain peace of mind - it only takes a few steps to achieve this. You should also do this for your own protection and against future accusations and discrimination.

How to Deal with Community Service, Alcohol Education, and DUI Fines

Having been convicted of DUI comes with a set of consequences that you have to deal with - whether you like it or not. These include one, or a combination of the following: jail time, community service, alcohol education, and paying DUI fines. What will be imposed on you will generally depend on the severity of your case and if you are a first-time or repeat offender.