Buying a restaurant/bar with a prior DUI

[billydawg]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WA

I have two DUI arrests. One in 2001 and one in 2012. Both cases I blew barely over the limit. Got a pre-trial diversion for both, I wasn't convicted. I'm about to buy a restaurant/bar with a friend and was wondering if this could interfere with anything. Mostly thinking about our liquor license, my personal pouring license, etc. Happy to answer any questions.

Thanks.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WA

I have two DUI arrests. One in 2001 and one in 2012. Both cases I blew barely over the limit. Got a pre-trial diversion for both, I wasn't convicted. I'm about to buy a restaurant/bar with a friend and was wondering if this could interfere with anything. Mostly thinking about our liquor license, my personal pouring license, etc. Happy to answer any questions.

Thanks.

That is very much a local question. However, conceivably yes, that could impact the ability to get licensed. You are going to have to speak to someone local who specializes in liquor license cases.

 

[Jeffy25]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WA

I have two DUI arrests. One in 2001 and one in 2012. Both cases I blew barely over the limit. Got a pre-trial diversion for both, I wasn't convicted. I'm about to buy a restaurant/bar with a friend and was wondering if this could interfere with anything. Mostly thinking about our liquor license, my personal pouring license, etc. Happy to answer any questions.

Thanks.

As long as it isn't a felony, then you should be fine.

I actually have two DUI's as well, and was able to open a Brewery in Missouri. Since neither is a felony, they didn't care and the TTB still gave us our licensing.

But, you should call them and make certain that your particular case won't be an issue. But it wasn't an issue for me.

 

[CdwJava]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WA

I have two DUI arrests. One in 2001 and one in 2012. Both cases I blew barely over the limit. Got a pre-trial diversion for both, I wasn't convicted. I'm about to buy a restaurant/bar with a friend and was wondering if this could interfere with anything. Mostly thinking about our liquor license, my personal pouring license, etc. Happy to answer any questions.

Thanks.

It would appear you should be fine, provided these do not appear as "convictions" on your state criminal history.

http://www.liq.wa.gov/licensing/apply-liquor-license