I can personally attest as someone who has a felony in his past. Mistakes happen. I’ll be the first to admit that. That was my case but I’ve also seen Stresses in life can make us make bad decisions as well.
He might need to wrap his head around what’s causing his desire to drive drunk “to be too great”. There is a level of self control that is imperative to life, not just work.
I think the level of consumption does play a factor. Dwis and duis are different in my opinion.
I have been on the wrong side of judgmental people as well.
A few months ago I was working overnight shifts stocking shelves for 10 bucks an hour.
If he continues to do the right thing I’m sure doors will open up.
I’m almost 35 . have a masters, speak 3 languages, and have tons of experience.
Life happens and showing humbleness is important.
I believe he’s might have learned his lesson over the last year. Just needs to show some persistence and patience.
Good luck to him.