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34. Automotive franchisees have a “morals” clause in their agreements with manufacturers, so DUI may cause loss of multi-million dollar contract for dealership.
35. If licensed as a broker under federal or state securities laws, can lose ability to be a broker (series 7, series 63).
36. Job applications – must always check the box “yes” when asked about convictions.
37. Professional license applications – any of the “licensed professions” can withhold or delay licensure or initiate revocation proceedings (e.g., State Bar, Medical Board).
38. Employee manual from job may require disclosure to Human Resources department. Then, company official decides on termination.
39. Loss of company vehicle with associated loss of the financial savings from not having to own and maintain another vehicle.
40. Loss of company insurance for company-issued vehicle.
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41. Company has contract with Avis or Hertz, but license check on computer shows DUI. Rental company denies access to vehicles, so cannot perform job duties.
42. Commercial driver’s license may be lost (which can lead to loss of employment.)
43. Concealed weapons permits may be denied (which can lead to loss of employment).
44. Some industries/employers will terminate immediately upon conviction, (e. g., any pharmaceutical sales company, State Farm Insurance employee, companies with a preferred “group” rate with major insurance that is conditioned on having NO EMPLOYEES with a DUI conviction.)
45. Security clearance will be denied or revoked at military bases or similar businesses that “contract” with the U.S. Government on high security clearance (e.g., nuclear power plants).
46. Military superior officers may sanction any service member by denying privileges on the base, and impose other restrictions on duties.
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47. Military career may be over or future advancement denied, based on DUI conviction.
48. Personnel in military who are about to be deployed to combat duty (Iraq or Afghanistan) can be pulled out of deployment and may be discharged from military service, possibly by general discharge or even dishonorable discharge.
49. Denial of admission to many professional schools, (e.g., law school, medical school, nursing, physical therapy certification).
50. Pilot’s license can be revoked or withheld for any ALS driver’s license suspension or DUI conviction. Failure to make timely report to FAA can revoke pilot’s license.
51. Teacher can lose job, in certain schools and counties, both private and public.
52. All branches of military will delay your enlistment until all probation is terminated, so delay can affect plans.
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53. Doctors or dentists can be suspended from practice until “rehabilitated” for alcohol dependency or drug dependency. DEA permit to dispense medications such as anesthesia or hydrocodone can be withdrawn permanently or for period of time, to be later reconsidered.
54. “Pouring” license to serve alcohol (bartender) can be denied if you have DUI or are on probation for DUI.
55. Union contracts often call for and require reporting of any DUI convictions. Failure to report can cause loss of union membership.
56. CPAs with larger firms are required to report a DUI conviction under the full financial disclosure rules of the federal Sarbarnes-Oxley Act.
57. Cosmetologist license can be suspended for repeat DUI offenders.
58. College sports athlete can lose scholarship is repeated alcohol-related offenses.
59. Pro athlete with repeated DUI offenses can be banned from League until and unless rehabilitated.
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60. Civil judgment, including punitive damages, if accident related to DUI.
61. Alcohol and drug dependency screening may indicate that treatment is needed, and cost thousands or tens of thousands of dollars to complete.
62. Interest rates for loans, including home loans, may be higher or with high-risk loan company.
63. Inability to rent an apartment in “trendy” area, because tenant considered “higher risk”.
64. Credit score can be negatively affected by a DUI conviction being reported.
65. Cannot buy new car without FULL plastic license in your possession (Homeland Security Act).
66. Restitution – You can be court-ordered to repay DUI-accident related property damages or medical bills to an injured third party – part of probation.
67. Probation fees typically run $40 to $45 +/- per month, or $480 to $540 per year.
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