DUI Expungement

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Clearing Your Record, Clearing Your Good Name

While the effects of a DUI conviction can prove to be troublesome in a short-term sense, it really can affect you for the rest of your life. With a DUI conviction, potential future employers can have access to that information and it could ruin your chances of landing your dream job. But what if there was a way to clear your criminal record, protect your good name and finally put the past behind you. With the right DUI attorney this is possible through expungement.

Expungement is a process ordered by a court, which literally “seals” or erases your criminal conviction in the eyes of the law. To put it in plain English, it’s like it never happened. Expungement laws vary from state to state so it’s important to consult with your DUI attorney first.

If your DUI conviction is expunged, it can also refer to the act of setting aside your DUI convictions. It’s important to note that expungement only refers to one specific crime and does not seal or erase any other criminal records including past DUI offenses.

And expungement doesn’t always just refer to your DUI conviction. It can also seal your arrest report. If your DUI attorney is successful in proving that your DUI conviction should be expunged, this means many good things for you in the future! Generally, you will not have to disclose your DUI conviction on a job application or when applying for an apartment.

If you are applying for college and the educational institution conducts a background check on you, your DUI conviction and arrest will not appear on their report. If a company runs a public records check or an investigation on you, they will not find your DUI.

While an expungement will not appear on background checks, this does not mean that it is literally erased forever. In many cases, it’s ordinary for your DUI to appear if a government agency such as the FBI is viewing your criminal history. It will also be accessible to law enforcement and criminal courts. Therefore, your expungement can still be called into evidence in court if you have a future DUI proceeding.

Consulting with your DUI attorney is in your best interest. He or she will be able to explain your state’s specific expungement laws and whether or not you’re a likely candidate.