| After a DUI conviction having it removed from your | | | | worth it, however simply contacting a DUI lawyer with |
| record can be an option. This is called expunging the | | | | your specific circumstances will cost you nothing |
| charge. Depending on your state there may be | | | | except a little time. To make things easier for |
| different factors that play a roles in having your DUI | | | | everyone before you meet with the lawyer somme |
| expunged, but there are some general guidelines you | | | | common things to bring are: |
| must meet in order to have your DUI expunged you | | | | - Your criminal history, |
| should know: | | | | - Any probation documentation |
| - You were not sentenced to prison | | | | - Your driving record |
| - You are no longer on probation | | | | - Employment history |
| - You fulfilled all of your DUI sentence (fines,DUI | | | | If you contact a lawyer dealing with expungement |
| classes, etc.) | | | | cases in your area they will tell you exactly what |
| - You have no pending criminal cases | | | | information you need and where to go to get it |
| You should learn if you are eligible before spending too | | | | Keep in mind having your DUI expunged does not |
| much time or effort thinking about getting a DUI | | | | always prevent the conviction from playing a role in |
| removed from your record. If you believe you are | | | | future DUI sentencing. For example, if you get your DUI |
| eligible and want to proceed, you should contact a DUI | | | | expunged and then 3 years later get another DUI you |
| lawyer to assist with the process. While the process | | | | will be sentenced as a second time DUI offender and |
| may not be cheap, it is up to you to decide if it is | | | | not be eligible for expungement for a long time. |