What do criminal records affect?

Having a criminal history can seriously impact your quality of life, leading to the following consequences. Harsher penalties for subsequent crimes: If you face charges for a crime you received a conviction for in the past, the court may assign steeper penalties, such as increased jail time and fines.

Is a DUI a deal breaker?

Train conductors, high-low operators, police officers, and many others are expected to be able to drive safely, and having a DUI is often a deal breaker. Even jobs where driving is only a very small part of the responsibilities can be directly impacted by having a prior DUI.