Your job shouldn’t be the second casualty of a DUI. Know your rights—and your options.
– Carolle El-Naffy
A DUI Is More Than a Legal Problem
When people think of DUI consequences, they often imagine fines, jail, or losing their license. But for professionals—nurses, teachers, lawyers, doctors, real estate agents—a DUI can strike at something even more important: your career.
In Florida, many licensed professionals are required to report criminal charges or convictions to their licensing boards. Failing to report or trying to hide a DUI can be just as damaging as the conviction itself.
Who’s at Risk?
The list of professionals affected by DUI charges is long. It includes:
- Healthcare workers: Nurses, physicians, pharmacists
- Legal professionals: Attorneys, paralegals
- Educators: Teachers, school administrators
- Financial advisors and CPAs
- Real estate agents and brokers
- Pilots, law enforcement, and commercial drivers
If your career requires state certification, background checks, or continuing ethics requirements, a DUI can quickly put that certification in jeopardy.
The Mandatory Reporting Requirement
Most licensing boards require that you self-report within a specific timeframe—often 30 days from arrest or conviction. Missing that deadline or failing to report at all can result in:
- Fines
- License suspension or revocation
- Disciplinary hearings
- Public reprimands
Some agencies will even list the infraction on a public license lookup tool, which can damage your reputation.
It’s Not Just About Conviction—Arrest Alone Can Matter
Even if you aren’t convicted, the arrest itself may still trigger consequences. For example:
- Nurses in Florida must report any arrest to the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Real estate professionals must notify the Florida Real Estate Commission.
- Attorneys must notify The Florida Bar.
How Can a DUI Attorney Help?
This is where strategy matters. An experienced DUI lawyer like Carolle El-Naffy may be able to:
- Get the charges reduced to a lesser offense
- Push for pre-trial diversion or deferred adjudication
- Help you draft a proper self-report letter
- Represent you in any licensing board hearing
- Prevent disciplinary actions where possible
Don’t wait until your board contacts you—be proactive and protect your livelihood.
Protect Your License. Protect Your Future.
Your professional license took years to earn. Don’t risk it over a single mistake. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, act quickly to protect your career.
Contact Carolle El-Naffy Today
Carolle El-Naffy has helped licensed professionals across Florida navigate DUI charges and protect their certifications. Don’t let a DUI derail your future.
📞 Call (305) 456-7576 or Contact Us Here to schedule your confidential consultation.
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75 Valencia Ave • Suite 800 • Coral Gables, FL 33134