Applying for a new job can be exciting and invigorating. However, it can also be confusing and stressful. For example, if you were ever pulled over for drinking and driving, you might be worried that you’re required to disclose this information on the application. James F. Bogen, Attorney at Law, in Cincinnati, OH, wants to help clarify this subject; below, this DUI attorney discusses when you do and don’t need to include this information on your paperwork. 

What You Have to Disclose

The information you have to disclose on a job application is highly reliant on the way the questions are worded. For example, if the application asks if you have ever been convicted of a crime, a DUI is typically a first degree misdemeanor, one level below a felony.  Similarly, if the application asks if you’ve ever been arrested, even if you were never convicted, you have to be honest.

Why You Can’t Lie

You might be worried that being honest about your arrests or convictions could cost you the job. However, lying on an application about your record could have far worse consequences. Most employers will run a background check after extending an offer to a candidate, which means they will have access to your entire criminal history. If they find out you lied on your application, you could be legally charged with fraud. 

If you have questions about previous arrests or convictions, enlisting the help of a qualified DUI attorney is crucial. James F. Bogen, Attorney at Law, has 17 years of experience representing residents throughout Greater Cincinnati for everything from homicide offenses to DUIs and drug offenses. Visit his website to learn more about his experience with drinking and driving cases, and call (513) 503-7251 to schedule a consultation with this DUI attorney today.