Oh absolutely. Some people get multiple DUIs and live a seemingly high functioning, normal life. But aggravated offenses are just so much worse.
The friend I'm referring to works in the pharmaceutical space, and a conviction would lead to her being required to disclose the conviction to her board of directors. This could then lead to her occupational liscences being revoked and her termination. This would essentially end her educational path as her job provides her with substantial UK benefits that she depends on.
So yes, an aggravated DUI is absolutely a potential life ender. This friend of mine was over 2.5x the legal limit. Pretty severe.
Also I was too wondering where her kids were during all this. Doesn't Shaq have custody of the twins and a theirs child? Has anywhere reported the custody arrangement for the fourth child?