DUI Charge on Record

[PeaceProcess]

This is a long story however I'll try to keep things concise. I was accepted to physical therapy school, however shortly before I started I was charged with a DUI and the case is currently ongoing. My school told me that my acceptance was being deferred to a future term until the case is "satisfactorily resolved". When I asked what this meant, they told me that they are unable to comment beyond that (which was disheartening to hear).

I know their concerns are clinical placements and I understand that. There are several ways for me to fight this charge and several outcomes that can occur, however I do not know which outcome to pursue now that my school has not helped me with any clarity regarding the situation. One outcome is to pursue court supervision which would basically be telling me to follow specific rules for a set period of time and if I do, the court will dismiss the case with no judgement (which results in no misdemeanor conviction) Has anyone been through anything similar to this situation or have any advice for me? I know this situation is very legal oriented and many may not have a good grasp of how to deal with it. I do have a lawyer helping me out on that end.

Words don't do justice the way I feel about this situation in regards to the DUI, I know it was dumb to say the least.

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[Sgeramy]

Sorry to hear about your situation, but as you probably know, schools in general are not too warm towards students with criminal records. The fact that you are able to get court supervision is great. As long as this can stay off your record, you should be okay. Its also a plus that your school is willing to suspend your acceptance until the court case is resolved, instead of taking back the acceptance.

Definitely listen to your lawyer primarily, and learn from your mistakes. You will be fine 🙂

 

[PeaceProcess]

Sorry to hear about your situation, but as you probably know, schools in general are not too warm towards students with criminal records. The fact that you are able to get court supervision is great. As long as this can stay off your record, you should be okay. Its also a plus that your school is willing to suspend your acceptance until the court case is resolved, instead of taking back the acceptance.

Definitely listen to your lawyer primarily, and learn from your mistakes. You will be fine 🙂

Thank you, during tough times like this your warm reply helps!

 

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Are you still drinking?

 

[PeaceProcess]

Are you still drinking?

Not at all

 

[SPT hopeful]

Hey Bud, how’d everything turn out? Hope all is well.

 

[SPT hopeful]

Hey Bud, how’d everything turn out? Hope all is well.

I can relate to this. I was in the same situation right before (same month) starting my first semester at a top 10 ranked DPT program and graduated without a problem without delay. Let me know if you would like to chat. Don’t let it get you down bud. We all make mistakes.