What is the name of your state?TX
Hi,
I am a teacher/coach at a north TX public middle school. I was arrested while in college (about 5 years ago) for DWI, but the charges were lessened and I pleaded guilty to "Criminal Mischief."
My problem is that, as a coach, I am expected to get a CDL to haul the kids to athletic events. My district, however, won't let me get one because of the arrest. I certainly understand that w/ a DWI conviction there would be a problem. Not only w/ insurance, but parents would raise hell if they knew. But I wasn't convicted of DWI, just the Criminal Mischeif.
The district knew that I had the offense when they hired me, and I don't think that I'll be fired because of it (I grew up here and know many of the administrators/teachers and I'm also a good teacher.) Just curious as to why I can't get a CDL if I was never convicted of a driving offense.
I don't even hardly drink anymore, and I certainly don't drive after even one drink. The whole thing really woke me up back when it happened. Haven't even been in a wreck or got a ticket since then.
What I am really asking is why am I being punished for a crime that I was not convicted of? Is this standard procedure?
If you could shed some light on the situation I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Brian
Hi,
I am a teacher/coach at a north TX public middle school. I was arrested while in college (about 5 years ago) for DWI, but the charges were lessened and I pleaded guilty to "Criminal Mischief."
My problem is that, as a coach, I am expected to get a CDL to haul the kids to athletic events. My district, however, won't let me get one because of the arrest. I certainly understand that w/ a DWI conviction there would be a problem. Not only w/ insurance, but parents would raise hell if they knew. But I wasn't convicted of DWI, just the Criminal Mischeif.
The district knew that I had the offense when they hired me, and I don't think that I'll be fired because of it (I grew up here and know many of the administrators/teachers and I'm also a good teacher.) Just curious as to why I can't get a CDL if I was never convicted of a driving offense.
I don't even hardly drink anymore, and I certainly don't drive after even one drink. The whole thing really woke me up back when it happened. Haven't even been in a wreck or got a ticket since then.
What I am really asking is why am I being punished for a crime that I was not convicted of? Is this standard procedure?
If you could shed some light on the situation I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Brian