How Can I Clear My Record?
You May Be Able To Wipe Your DUI Off Your Record
If you have been convicted of a DUI offense, you may have some options available to clear your record.
Your first option after a DUI conviction is to seek a new trial from the court. If there was an error in the admission of evidence at your trial or some other procedural problems, your attorney can ask the court for a new trial. If the judge grants your request for a new trial, you will be allowed to present your entire case again, this time before a new jury. If you're found not guilty after your second trial, then your record will be cleared and the legal effect would be as if you never were convicted.
If the judge refuses to grant you a new trial, or you lose at your second trial, you may be eligible to appeal your DUI conviction. If there is an error of law at your trial, or the jury completely disregarded the facts, you may have grounds for an appeal. An appeal involves filing briefs with the court and an oral argument-you will not be required to appear or participate in the appeal. If your appeal is successful, your conviction will be reversed, and your record will be cleared.
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If your appeal is unsuccessful, you still have some options. In many states, you may be eligible for an expungement. An expungement is a legal procedure in which, after the passage of a certain amount of time after your conviction or arrest (typically, one year), your attorney can apply to have your DUI conviction erased from your criminal record. However, in most states, an expungement is not available for a felony conviction, and in many states, it is not even available for a misdemeanor or even for a probation.
If you (or someone you know) have been involved in a drunk driving accident, or if you have been arrested or charged with a drunk driving offense, don't wait; if you do, you could jeopardize valuable legal rights. Call one of our experienced drunk driving lawyers toll on our 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1 (877) 349-1311 to speak to someone immediately.
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