When you apply for a federal government job, one of the first things employers will do is run your background check to make sure there are no red flags that could prevent you from doing the job. If you’ve ever been convicted of a crime, or even if you have a criminal record that could negatively impact your ability to get a security clearance, prospective employers will see this. And that’s just one of the many things employers look at when deciding whether to grant you a clearance. However, there are some things that employers will not consider when making their decision. For example, they won’t care if you were arrested as a teenager for shoplifting because you weren’t charged with a crime. Or they won’t care if you were cited for driving without insurance because you didn’t know you were required to carry it. But just because these things won’t be considered doesn’t mean they don’t matter. When it comes to getting a security clearance, even seemingly minor infractions can lead to a denial.
A DWI, or Driving While Intoxicated, is a criminal charge that results in a conviction if the driver was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The term “DWI” is used as a blanket term for all types of driving under the influence charges. There are different types of DWI charges, including: Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated; Operating a motor vehicle while impaired; Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs; Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; or Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. If you are convicted, you will face serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges.
The length of time that a DWI will remain on your record varies depending on the jurisdiction where the incident occurred, the type of DWI charge, and whether it is a first offense or a subsequent offense. In general, the length of time that a DWI will remain on your record will be longer if the incident occurred in a state that has a “no-drop” policy. This means that if you fail a breath or blood test, or fail to complete a chemical test, the state will report the incident to the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) and your record will remain on file. Some states have a “no-drop” policy, while others will drop the charges if you take the test and fail. If the incident occurred in a state that does not have a “no-drop” policy, the incident will be reported to the NCIC and your record will remain on file for 5 years.
If you apply for a federal government job, your prospective employer will run a background check to determine if you have the right work ethic and character to handle a sensitive position. If you have a DWI on your record, you will likely be denied a security clearance. While the exact reasons for denying a clearance will vary from one employer to another, the general rule is that employers want to hire people who they can trust with sensitive information. A security clearance is a certification that an individual has a trustworthy work ethic and character, and has no intentions of harming the organization or the individuals it serves. Criminal convictions, such as a DWI, are often indicators that an individual does not have a trustworthy work ethic and character, and may not be a good fit for a sensitive government position.
If you have a DWI on your record, you’ll need to work to overcome it. First, you’ll need to find a way to get the charges dropped. If you were charged with a DWI in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol. If you were charged with a DWI in New Jersey, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a chemical breath test, and providing a blood sample if the breath test is not available. If you were charged with a DWI in New York, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a blood test, and providing a urine sample if the blood test is not available. If you were charged with a DWI in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
If you have a OWI on your record, you’ll need to work to overcome it. If you were cited for a OWI in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol. If you were cited for a OWI in New Jersey, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a chemical breath test, and providing a blood sample if the breath test is not available. If you were cited for a OWI in New York, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a blood test, and providing a urine sample if the blood test is not available. If you were cited for a OWI in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
If you have a minor in possession of a controlled substance on your record, you’ll need to work to overcome it. If you were cited for a minor in possession of a controlled substance in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol. If you were cited for a minor in possession of a controlled substance in New Jersey, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a chemical breath test, and providing a blood sample if the breath test is not available. If you were cited for a minor in possession of a controlled substance in New York, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a blood test, and providing a urine sample if the blood test is not available. If you were cited for a minor in possession of a controlled substance in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
If you have a hit and run on your record, you’ll need to work to overcome it. If you were cited for a hit and run in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol. If you were cited for a hit and run in New Jersey, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a chemical breath test, and providing a blood sample if the breath test is not available. If you were cited for a hit and run in New York, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a blood test, and providing a urine sample if the blood test is not available. If you were cited for a hit and run in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
A DWI can have serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. If you have a DWI on your record, you’ll need to work to overcome it. First, you’ll need to find a way to get the charges dropped. If you were charged with a DWI in another state, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a drug recognition evaluation (DRE), which is a test that can be used to determine whether someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol. If you were charged with a DWI in New Jersey, you may be able to get the charges dropped by taking a chemical breath test, and providing a blood sample if the breath test is not available.