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    Can a Connecticut Teacher Be Fired for a DUI / DWI Arrest?

    Can a Connecticut Teacher Be Fired for a DUI / DWI Arrest?
    • While unfair, Connecticut teachers can be held to higher standards when it comes to DUI / DWI arrests.
    • A teacher DUI / DWI arrest may also lead to employment and teacher licensing issues.
    • A Connecticut DUI / DWI arrest can be a misdemeanor or felony.
    • Your CT teacher DUI lawyer will have to work closely with your union rep and sometimes push them and the union to push back against the Board of Ed.
    • If you’re a Connecticut teacher facing DUI / DWI charges, contact a top Connecticut teacher DUI / DWI criminal lawyer attorney today.

    Can a DUI Arrest Get Me Fired or Suspended from my Teaching Job?

    Possibly if not handed properly. The best CT criminal defense lawyers know there’s a fine line between cooperating with a Board of Education investigation and protecting clients in criminal courts.

    Your CT teacher DUI / DWI lawyer will need to navigate not only the court system but also school discipline and state licensing issues. Remember, Connecticut teachers who get arrested are entitled to the presumption of innocence just like anyone else.

    Getting Connecticut Teacher Arrest Reports & Mugshots Off the Internet

    The press loves to publish Connecticut teacher arrests online and plaster a teacher’s mugshot all over the internet. The teacher DUI / DWI lawyers are Mark Sherman Law are at the forefront of this legal issue and have been going at online news websites to remove teacher arrests reports and mug shots offline and off Google searches. Follow our progress on this cutting edge legal issue by clicking here.

    Teachers Who Get Arrested Should Not Speak to the Superintendent or Principal Without an Attorney.

    A superintendent or principal may immediately call a teacher arrested for DUI / DWI to their offices. Do not speak to anyone about your arrest without first talking to a top Connecticut teacher DUI / DWI lawyer. School districts take DUI very seriously and it is important that you do as well.

    How Serious is a Teacher DUI / DWI Arrest in Connecticut?

    Under Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.) § 14-227a, an individual over the age of 21 may be arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol content is higher than 0.08%.

    If this is your first time being arrested for DUI, the charge will likely be a misdemeanor. However, if you’ve been arrested for DUI in the past, you may be facing felony charges.

    The penalties for a DUI conviction might include jail time, a fine, probation, a license suspension, an ignition interlock device, or a combination of any of the above.

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    Can I Lose my Teaching Certificate from a DUI Arrest?

    Possibly but not without due process and a hearing. Like many professional careers, teachers are state certified and licensed and must report to the state licensing board. The Board can revoke a license if they find just cause that the teacher is professionally unfit to perform their duties, that the teacher is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or for other due and sufficient cause.   In other words, you can lose your teaching license even if you are not found guilty in criminal court.

    Connecticut Teacher DUIs / DWIs Can Result in a License Revocation Hearing

    If you are recommended for revocation of your license, your Teacher DUI / DWI lawyer can and should request a hearing. These administrative hearings are different from a criminal trial, and it can be daunting to go about alone. A top Connecticut Teacher DUI / DWI Lawyer can help you prepare for this hearing.

    Contact a Connecticut Teacher DUI / DWI Attorney Today

    Being arrested for a DUI is a serious event in someone’s life. If you are a teacher it could jeopardize your current job or career. It is important to begin building a defense right away that could help you keep your job and keep your record clean. See our 5-star certified reviews from past educator and teacher clients of ours. If you are Connecticut teacher and are facing DUI / DWI arrest charges in Connecticut, contact a lawyer at Mark Sherman Law today to discuss your case and start working towards a favorable resolution. Call us 24/7 at (203) 358-4700.