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A DUI arrest and how it can affect a teacher. Credentials, Licensing, Union, Tenure, are all issues. San Diego Defense Lawyer DUI explains how a driving under the influence charge can impact.

On Behalf of | Apr 24, 2017 | Firm News |

One of the first questions I ask when speaking to a client is:

1. Do you need my help?

2. Can I help you?

I have spent my whole career dealing with DUI and criminal law cases.  I know how to examine a case and break it down (after so many years of building up).

I know that if any person holds a professional license, it is key that you obtain legal representation.  People work hard to get their licenses.  A DUI offense may or may not impact the license.  In the end, it is worth the investment.  This is definitely so with teachers who get a DUI here anywhere in San Diego county.

Unintended Consequences. Two words that are tied with a DUI arrest here in San Diego county (and California). Most people with their first DUI realize when they get out how far reaching a DUI conviction can be. License suspension, custody, and impacting a job. This includes professionals who have a license with the state. I cannot tell you how many nurses and teachers find themselves facing a DUI. The key is to get the best resolution you can in your case before you bring the matter to the licensing agency. To do this the key is to be proactive and choose an attorney who has experience to help you. As a son of a teacher (mom) and being a former educator myself (I almost chose to be a HS history teacher and varsity football coach as a career) teachers are near and dear to my heart. I wanted to talk a bit about teachers and DUI cases. Call the law office of Mark Deniz now at 858-751-4384 for a consultation.

It is essential as a San Diego DUI attorney in navigate the client through the process. A person needs to find out the extent of how this event will affect them. I believe it is a vital for the attorney to investigate the possibilities and begin moving to the most favorable position as possible for the client. Today we are focusing on teachers. San Diego has some of the best educators in the country. Whether it is a family bound teacher in Poway or a young professional in Pacific Beach, these persons are anchors in the community. Call the law office of Mark Deniz now at 858-751-4384 for a consultation.

The Teaching Credentialing Commission has the authority to suspend or revoke a teaching credential for a criminal offense, such as a San Diego DUI, or other unprofessional conduct. Under the Educational Code, the admonishment of a teacher may be privately or publicly done, and where alcohol abuse is determined by the Commission, an applicant for licensing may be denied or a license may be revoked.

A revocation, however, is more common where the facts of a San Diego DUI are egregious such as where there is a high blood alcohol level, an accident, children are involved, or the arrest took place while driving to or from work. Without aggravated factors, however, a simple first-time San Diego DUI should not cause a teaching credential revocation. Call the law office of Mark Deniz now at 858-751-4384 for a consultation.

When a teacher or school administrator, however, is arrested for a second, third or felony San Diego DUI or another type of alcohol-related offense, the Commission may investigate the matter thoroughly. Regardless of the number of violations, a single DUIconviction may still hinder recruitment, advancement and additional opportunities to teach or coach.

What is paramount is retaining an experienced lawyer who knows how to analyze the evidence, mitigate the facts and present appropriate defenses. A San Diego DUI case has specific facets that make it unique from any other type of criminal offense. A San Diego DUI is comprised of the driving, the officer’s initial observations, the administration of Field Sobriety Tests, the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) Test, and the chemical testing comprising of a breath and/or blood test. All of these must be investigated, motions to the court presented, defenses prepared, negotiations utilized and ultimately, if we are not satisfied, a jury trial conducted. Call the law office of Mark Deniz now at 858-751-4384 for a consultation.

Hire a Proactive, affordable, and quality defense when you are facing San Diego DUI charges. Whether you have been charged of a San Diego DUI, Poway DUI, La Mesa DUI, Santee DUI, Mission Valley DUI, Clairemont DUI, Point Loma DUI, La Jolla DUI, Carmel Valley DUI, Mira Mesa DUI, Pacific Beach DUI, Del Mar DUI, Carmel Valley DUI, Encinitas DUI, Oceanside DUI, Ocean Beach DUI, Escondido DUI, Vista DUI, San Marcos DUI, Carlsbad DUI, El Cajon DUI it is vital you need to hire an attorney who knows how to defend your rights and can determine if the government can prove their case. Contact the Law Office of Mark Deniz now for a free case evaluation at 858-751-4384 or send an email to [email protected].

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