| Having a DUI arrest or conviction record can | | | | What happens when the expungement is |
| tarnish your reputation and make it difficult for | | | | granted? |
| you to get a job, loan, college, military etc. | | | | Under California law, expunging means withdrawal |
| Fortunately, California State allows you to | | | | of plea of guilty or no contest and entering a plea |
| expunge your DUI record thereby, helping you to | | | | of not guilty or setting aside the judgment if you |
| leave behind your past crimes and move on with | | | | are found guilty in the trial. Once granted, you are |
| your life. However to obtain DUI expungement in | | | | thereafter, relieved from all the consequences |
| California you must meet certain requirements. | | | | resulting from a DUI violation, though with some |
| Also, your expungement is not guaranteed even | | | | exceptions. |
| after it's ordered. | | | | Your life after expunging DUI record: |
| Can your case be expunged? | | | | Job Applications: |
| Under California law, your case can be expunged | | | | As per the California law, when applying for a |
| if you meet the following requirements: | | | | private job you can firmly answer "no" to the |
| 1. if you fulfilled the conditions of probation. | | | | question "have you ever been convicted of a |
| 2. if you are not presently serving a sentence or | | | | crime?" in the application form. Also, your DUI |
| on probation for any other crime. | | | | record will not show up when conducting a |
| 3. if you are not presently charged for any other | | | | background check. |
| crime. | | | | But expungement does not serve its purpose |
| Also other factors are considered before granting | | | | when you apply for a government job. Your DUI |
| an expungement such as whether you are a | | | | convictions will be revealed as expunged. It's not |
| minor or an adult at the time of your conviction, | | | | very helpful though. Also, your expunged records |
| whether you are charged for misdemeanor or | | | | are seen as a prior conviction, meaning, it can be |
| felony, and whether or not you were sentenced | | | | used for enhancing the penalties of your future |
| to a state prison. If you meet such requirements | | | | DUI conviction in case you commit any. |
| your case will be expunged. | | | | |