DUI charge reduced to Reckless Driving, do I disclose?
Hi guys,
I'm a junior and received an offer from a BB for summer 2018 earlier this year. I've read some of the advice on here but I think my situation is slightly different.
I was charged with a DUI but my lawyer was able to plead it down to a Reckless Driving charge with no alcohol involved. I am sure the background check will show that I was charged with a DUI, I was wondering if I should just roll with the punches and not mention it until they bring it up or if I should reach out to HR before they run the background check. On the application, I was only asked about fraud charges I believe which I selected no.
As an incoming intern, this is pretty stressful. I just want to focus on doing well but seems I have to get over this hurdle to make sure I don't get my offer rescinded. Any advice helps. Thanks.
If they genuinely didn't ask you about it then absolutely do not disclose it. If the DUI charge comes up just play it off super casually and be like "yeah, cops are crazy in my neighborhood so they automatically write most traffic infractions for people my age up like that, but it was basically just a speeding ticket".
This is quite possibly the dumbest advice I have ever seen on WSO
That would be a lie. Honestly is the best policy.
Jealous poster.
Congrats on the BB offer, yes honesty is the best policy, but unless you want to exchange that offer at a BB and shine shoes at Newark I suggest you keep your lips sealed.
Of course going to be honest with them, but is the consensus that I should wait until they bring it up or should I just hit the nail on the head before they run the check and let them know?
Have gotten varying responses.
Don't fucking bring it up first you jackass. If you cheat on your girlfriend are you going to tell her before she questions you about it? If you cheat on a test are you going to turn yourself in before your teacher catches you? What are you, retarded?