Chicago DUI attorney comments on a CEO with a DUI keeping a JOB

This Chicago DUI attorney has posted here and here about the consequences of a DUI arrest.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know that even if you faced such a serious criminal charge, your job is safe?

September 14, Springfield, IL:

 Horace Mann Educators Corp. president and CEO Louis Lower hit another driver head-on prior to his arrest for driving under the influence during the Memorial Day weekend, Florida police reports confirm.

Lower, 65, has been placed on leave of absence while he serves a 60-day jail sentence in Indian River County, Florida. He is scheduled for release Oct. 26 and is expected to return to his duties at the Springfield company.

No one was hospitalized as a result of the crash, according to police. Lower pleaded guilty last week to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence involving personal injury or damage to property.

 Lower said in a statement Monday that he takes responsibility for “a lapse of personal character,” while the board of directors released a statement expressing confidence in Lower. The statement said he is expected to return to his duties by early November.

Lower joined the company in 2000. Horace Mann specializes in insurance, retirement annuities and financial services for educators.

 Still, 60 days in jail for a property damage accident, especially when he can pay for any and all damages, seems a bit excessive.   Are you wondering, whether he gets to keep his company auto insurance after he comes out?