DWI and CORI check

I was in the process of changing career paths and have signed up for a ASN at a local college. This past semester I began taking some academic requirements for the program (A&P I & Human Development), then towards the end of the semester, I received a DWI. The charge is pending, and I have a lawyer. I am strict about drinking and driving, but this was purely impulse, and I don't believe it's a detriment to my moral character. It's a decision I regret immensely, and needless to say, lesson definitely learned.

However, if I am charged will this result in a failed CORI check? I live in MA (not sure if it varies from state to state).. I've been searching online for this answer weeks, but to no avail. Also, my court date is scheduled after the start of the Spring semester. I had planned to take A&P II a Microbiology, but if I have no shot at becoming a nurse (or even working in allied health in general), then I would like to drop said classes before being charged for them.

ANY input would be greatly appreciated!

Its very hard to keep this kind of thing on the DL. I recommend you keep your nose clean and get your record expunged when you can.

Then again, you should probably consult your lawyer.

Cheers,
Mario
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wookieyear in boston, Massachusetts said: I was in the process of changing career paths and have signed up for a ASN at a local college. This past semester I began taking some academic requirements for the program (A&P I & Human Development), then towards the end of the semester, I received a DWI. The charge is pending, and I have a lawyer. I am strict about drinking and driving, but this was purely impulse, and I don't believe it's a detriment to my moral character. It's a decision I regret immensely, and needless to say, lesson definitely learned.

However, if I am charged will this result in a failed CORI check? I live in MA (not sure if it varies from state to state).. I've been searching online for this answer weeks, but to no avail. Also, my court date is scheduled after the start of the Spring semester. I had planned to take A&P II a Microbiology, but if I have no shot at becoming a nurse (or even working in allied health in general), then I would like to drop said classes before being charged for them.

ANY input would be greatly appreciated!

DWI cannot be expunged, ever. it is my understanding that you've been arrested, & you will more than likely lose your drivers lic. yet, the good news is that, you will NOT go to Trail, you want to settle out of court. Please do not let this ONE DWI stop you from taking the required steps to become a Nurse, your DWI will NOT RESULT in failed CORI check. Since you've reported Lesson Learned that's GREAT. go ahead and take all course nec. to become a nurse, do not stop now. Study hard, & pass. When the time arrives to fill out applications, then, be honest, indicate, DWI, settled out of court & GO interview for a nursing position, DO stress that you've learned a great deal from that experience and will be able to bring that experience with you when working with various clients. Update us, what happens.

I had an opiate addiction via car accident..I was left with severe nerve damage and was put on opiates for months and months, when my doctor abruptly stopped giving me opiates, it was then that i realised i had an addiction....because i was so sick both mentally & physically, sick with pain...I decided to forge a prescription..I got caught, went to court, and was found not guilty but continued without a finding..I was ordered 1 yr. monitored probabtion..I want to be a nurse and i have entered a course..will anything at all show up on my cori, even if i was not found guilty, so no felony...Is it possible that the whole court issue could show on my cori? thanks

I did some research for your question in relation to CORI check. A CORI check means that the the employer asks the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board for a copy of your criminal record. What employees would see would only be convictions and open cases. But some employers, as in your case like nursing homes, are also allowed to see charges you were not convicted of. Public housing authorities are also allowed to see CORI, but they can only see convictions and open cases.