| A person's flaws are typically something they want to | | | | getting out. An entire industry of specialized DUI |
| keep very private, but sometimes knowing more about | | | | lawyers has even sprung up to help people expunge |
| someone than they're saying is essential. | | | | their records. |
| Having a record of driving under the influence isn't | | | | Parents and employers alike, however, can use this |
| something anyone wants to talk about, but when it | | | | information to their benefit. |
| comes down to it, these DUI records are public | | | | For example, nobody wants someone driving the |
| information and anyone can get their hands on it. | | | | company car if they're irresponsible enough to get a |
| Checking DUI charges just got a lot easier. Getting the | | | | DUI in the past. And most companies' insurance won't |
| information once meant going down to the court | | | | even allow someone with a DUI arrest on record to |
| house, standing in line, or waiting weeks for the mail to | | | | work. But for small businesses, it's quite pricey to pay |
| bring it to the mailbox. It was either that or pay | | | | for a full background check. |
| hundreds of dollars for a private investigator to collect | | | | Parents also see a lot of value in having the records |
| the records. | | | | handy, nobody wants their child to riding around with |
| Now, however, anyone can check DUI convictions in | | | | someone caught drunk driving. But they too are hard |
| their state without all that hassle. This is because the | | | | pressed to pay for a background check and probably |
| records are public information along with factors like | | | | don't have the time to waste at a courthouse. |
| repeat offenses, a very high level of inebriation, | | | | The solution? Online public record databases have |
| children's involvement, the vehicle's speed during the | | | | helped millions of people. |
| arrest and any injuries suffered as a result. | | | | These online DUI record search sites typically charge a |
| And it's no wonder people don't want this information | | | | small fee, but are basically a full background check. |