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Can You Clear a DUI Off Your Driving Record?

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By Craig Bonnot
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In most cases, a DUI conviction will remain on your driving record indefinitely. However, according to DUIArrestHelp.com, you can petition a court to remove a DUI from your record.

    Impact

  1. Many employers won't hire you if you've been convicted of driving under the influence, and a DUI can make it difficult to get car insurance.
  2. State Laws

  3. According to GetYourDUISealed.com, the legal process for clearing a DUI from your driving record varies by state. You may want to consult an attorney about the requirements in your state.
  4. Expungment

  5. In most states, you can ask the court to expunge, or remove, a DUI from your driving record five years after you've completed your sentence, according to GetYourDUISealed.com.
  6. Benefits

  7. Once your conviction is expunged, you won't have to tell potential employers or other interested parties about your DUI.
  8. Considerations

  9. Expunging the DUI doesn't mean it is gone forever, according to GetYourDUISealed.com. If you have to go before a judge in the future, the DUI may be considered a prior conviction.
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