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A lot of times, I have clients or people that call that have jobs that require driving, that is a very big deal, or they’re seeking advancement with a potential company vehicle, or they’re seeking to get their CDL.
One big concern as many people commonly have, as you would suspect, “Harley, what about my driver’s license? What’s going to happen to it now and in the future?
If I get convicted of DUI, will this stay on my driving record?” A lot of times, I have clients or people that call that have jobs that require driving, that is a very big deal, or they’re seeking advancement with a potential company vehicle, or they’re seeking to get their CDL.
I’ll tell them, “Well, for the short term, for five years, it will stay on your driving record.” If you are convicted of a DUI, or you had a case that called for an interlock device to blow and go to be in your car, you will not be insurable from any kind of company vehicle or any type of CDL employment for five years.
On a civilian standard license like most of us have, it will stay on the driving record for five years. That’s why it’s also important that you have an experienced DUI attorney that doesn’t just show up in court, but knows every aspect about your case, from the courtroom to the driver’s license, and all potential ramifications.
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