Having a criminal conviction does a person no favors when it comes to their career. However, family violence convictions can wreak havoc on a person’s career and personal life due to the serious nature of these types of crimes. In the eyes of an employer, a family violence conviction carries more stigmas and can bring up greater red flags as it relates to your employment. If you have been accused of a family violence crime, it is crucial that you contact a trusted criminal defense lawyer who can build a strong defense case to help protect your rights and interests.
Former Family Violence Assistant District Attorney Sophia C. Martinez has 25 years of experience helping clients build a strong case after they have been accused of family violence. While it may feel like your reputation, personal life, and career are over due to these charges, Sophia Martinez Law can help ensure you have a fair trial and may be able to have the charges against you reduced or dropped altogether.
In What Ways Can a Family Violence Conviction Affect Your Career?
Family violence, also known as domestic violence, is a serious crime that comes with an equally serious stigma that can follow a person who is convicted for the rest of their life. If you have been charged with family violence crimes and are facing a conviction, it is crucial you get the help of criminal defense lawyer Sophia Martinez as soon as possible to build a strong defense.
For those convicted of family violence crimes, the aftermath of these crimes landing on their criminal record can affect many aspects of their lives, including their careers. Some of the ways that a family violence conviction can negatively impact a person’s career include the following:
State-Licensed Employees
State-licensed employees include a wide range of employees, from cosmetologists to electricians to teachers. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, or TDLR, runs background checks on all new license applications and renewal applications for these types of careers. The TDLR will forward any applications from new or renewing candidates with a criminal conviction to an internal attorney for review. While the internal attorney will review various factors concerning your case, a family violence conviction can potentially impact your eligibility to obtain or renew a state-issued professional license.
Losing a Current Job
While there are discrimination laws in place that protect employees from wrongful termination, these laws do not cover individuals who have been convicted of a crime like family violence. There are various reasons that your employer may let go of an employee convicted of this type of crime aside from just having a negative stigma. Many individuals convicted of these crimes have to take significant time off work to attend court dates or complete community service. This can also affect a person’s employment and result in them being fired.
In addition, family violence arrests or convictions may affect your ability to rent an apartment or obtain custody of kids.
This Conviction Can Stay On Your Record Indefinitely
When a person receives a family violence conviction, this charge will stay on your record indefinitely. Because of this, you may want to retain the help of a criminal defense lawyer who can help you resolve your case in a way that may not result in a conviction on your record.
Protect Your Rights After Being Accused of Family Violence With Sophia Martinez Law
Being accused of a serious crime like family violence can be stressful as you try to understand how this situation may affect your career and your options moving forward. For help with your family violence case, contact Former Assistant District Attorney Sophia C. Martinez.
With over 25 years of experience supporting the accused during their fight for justice, Sophia Martinez Law will take the steps needed to ensure your rights and interests are protected throughout your family violence defense case. To schedule a free case evaluation with Attorney Sophia C. Martinez, contact her Texas office today by completing a contact form or calling (210) 226-3000. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. She also speaks Spanish.