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Is it possible to get one or both of my DUIs expunged?
Asked on Jan 27th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - California
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I was wondering if it is at all possible to get one or both of my DUIs expunged? I received them both in April of 2007 back to back , being dumb and immature. I'm currently in the California Army National Guard and am on a deployment in Afghanistan for a few more months. I have payed all my fees and completed all of the necessary DUI courses on time a few years ago and have not been in any trouble since. I also currently have a CA DL and M1 license. Just wondering if there is anything I can do because I know I messed up but my life has changed a lot in 5 years and what to be able to get a better paying job after my deployment is up.
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Law Offices of Anthony Sessa
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Yes.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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Michael S. Berg
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Yes, it is possible to have your DUI convictions expunged. It is a very simple process. Basically just filling out paperwork. However, if you are currently on probation for either of those cases or a different case, that can delay or stop the expungement proceedings.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2012 at 10:31 AM
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Law Office of Thomas F. Mueller
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The good news is that probably both can be expunged. The bad news is that they are still on your record (but they are dismissed). You can apply for an expungement through the Department of Revenue or hire a lawyer.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2012 at 6:10 PM
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Chastaine | Jones
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Yes in California an expungment under PC 1203.4 is very possible.
Answered on Jan 28th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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Law Office of Joe Dane
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Yes, they can be "expunged" - but... a few words about that. California doesn't really have an "expungement" law. Some states allow you to get things taken off your record with an expungement. California has a section that everybody calls the expungement section, but it's really a dismissal. If your request is granted, it adds a notation to your criminal history that the case was subsequently dismissed. It remains on your record, but it will allow you to tell *most* private employers that you did not have the conviction. Keep in mind that it may still have to be disclosed in some circumstances. An "expungement" in California also does nothing to your DMV history. If the job you're applying for requires a DMV printout, the DUI convictions will show up on there, so ... it may be better to disclose and explain that they were expunged and then tell them how your life has changed, etc. You can discuss this with a criminal defense attorney that routinely practices in the county where your cases were and go from there.
Answered on Jan 27th, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Yes you can. As long as you have nothing criminal pending and you successfully completed probation. Contact an attorney to file the petition for you and conduct the expungement hearing.
Answered on Jan 27th, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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Ernest Krause Attorney at Law
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Maybe someone else will offer detailed information. In general in California misdemeanor convictions can be expunged after completing probation uneventfully, as you have. Go to google and do a search such as"California misdemeanor expungment". A form should be available. You send it to the county of your conviction with proof of service on the District Attorney. This is a simple process.
Answered on Jan 27th, 2012 at 3:54 PM