How Does a Criminal Conviction Affect a
Firefighter Certification in Pennsylvania?
To become a Firefighter in Pennsylvania, you must complete vigorous training, certifications, physical strength and skill tests, and an examination. Your job throws you into extreme danger and life-threatening situations. You run in while everyone else is running out. A firefighter is one of the most noble and respected professions in the world. Firefighters are individuals of high character, motivation, hard work, and dedication. Why risk such an honorable occupational certification and gift you bestow on society by making a devastating mistake, such as a DUI conviction? So: How Does a Criminal Conviction Affect a Firefighter Certification in Pennsylvania?
Paul S. Peters III, Esq. understands the dire consequences of losing your Firefighter Certification, such as threatening your ability to work and provide for yourself and your family. If you find yourself in danger of losing your Firefighter Certification through action by your fire department, you will need an experienced, trusted, and aggressive lawyer at your side to advocate on your behalf. Paul S. Peters III, Esq. will provide you with that needed advocacy and legal defense. Call Paul S. Peters III, Esquire at 215-291-2944.
Criminal Convictions and Firefighters in Pennsylvania
Firefighters and DUIs
In Pennsylvania, a DUI conviction can have a devastating impact in terms of both obtaining your Firefighter Certification and keeping it. A DUI conviction will not disqualify you from getting a Firefighter Certification, but it will undoubtedly make the process more difficult and scrutinized. A DUI conviction can result in an investigation and disciplinary action by your fire department, including suspension or termination. A DUI arrest or conviction, as well as other serious crimes, will cause your fire department, municipality officials, and supervisors to call into question your judgment, character, and ability to serve in such a high stakes, stressful, and intense situations. A Firefighter must possess a high ethical and moral standard given the importance of the service and care Firefighters provide. If your position with the fire department is that of a firetruck operator, and DUI will undoubtedly be devastating to your job with the department and in general.
You may be able to avoid putting your Firefighter Certification at risk if you hire an experienced DUI and Firefighter Certification Defense Attorney such as Paul S. Peters III, Esq. Attorney Peters can aggressively advocate for your entry into the ARD Diversion Program if the DUI is your first offense. The ARD program will avoid a conviction and allow you to expunge the DUI arrest from your record. The avoidance of a DUI conviction can, in turn, act to prevent a Firefighter Certification suspension.
If you are a Firefighter faced with consequences from a DUI conviction, it is essential to have an aggressive, experienced, and trusted lawyer for both your DUI matter and hearing before the fire department. Paul S. Peters III, Esquire, is the legal advocate you need. Call him at 215-291-2944!
Other Crimes in Pennsylvania
Any serious felony offense such as Murder, Arson, Kidnapping, Burglary, or Rape, will undoubtedly prevent you from obtaining or result in a loss of your Firefighter Certification. As will any conviction for all levels of sexual offenses and offenses involving harm to children. Crimes such as theft, domestic violation, and reckless driving can lead to suspension or permanent loss of your certification.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
If accused or suspected of substance or alcohol abuse on the job, your Firefighter position and certification will be threatened. Substance and alcohol abuse issues are extremely concerning for Firefighters for apparent reasons. If abuse is suspected, you can face an investigation and hearing by the fire department. The investigation can result in a requirement that you attend and complete drug and alcohol counseling, submitting to random drug screens, and having your position or certification placed on probation, restrictions, or terminated and suspended.
All categories and levels of criminal charges are taken extremely seriously by the fire department. If you are facing criminal charges of any kind, your ability to be a Firefighter in Pennsylvania is in jeopardy. For the criminal case and hearings before the fire department, you must have competent and aggressive legal representation. Paul S. Peters III, Esquire, with his 20-years of legal experience in criminal defense and licensing defense, will provide the trusted, experienced, and zealous legal advocacy needed to protect your liberty and Firefighter Certification.
How We Can Help
If you are a firefighter and facing DUI or other criminal charges, you must immediately obtain an experienced, trusted, and aggressive Criminal and License Defense Lawyer. You will need representation for both the DUI or other criminal charges and defense of your Firefighter Certification before the Fire Department. Paul S. Peters III, Esq. is the trusted, experienced, and aggressive legal partner needed to defend your rights and Firefighter Certification in Criminal Court and before the Fire Department
Paul S. Peters III, Esq. handles matters in Pennsylvania arising in: Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Lehigh, Lancaster, Northampton, and Berks, County, just to name a few.
Hopefully you do not have to ask the question: How Does a Criminal Conviction Affect a Firefighter Certification in Pennsylvania? If you do, then Do Not waste one minute, contact the Aggressive, Experienced, Trusted, and Compassionate Pennsylvania Criminal and Firefighter Certification Defense Lawyer, Paul S. Peters III, Esq.
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