You’re not the first person to be arrested for drunk driving, and you won’t be the last: over 150,000 people were arrested for DUI in California last year alone. But you can do something about it.
As you move forward be aware that your arrest and/or conviction for a misdemeanor offense, such as DUI, can remain a part of your record for years if not handled properly. There will be times you are required to reveal your criminal history and probation status if asked, and this may affect your future employment and other opportunities.
You should therefore ask your California DUI Lawyer if and when you’ll be able to have this episode removed from your records through a legal process known as, “expungement”.
In some cases, you may apply for an expungement and early termination of probation as quickly as one year from the date your case was decided. Your criminal defense attorney can let you know if you’re entitled to an expungement and when the time is right. Call one of our legal sponsors for a free consultation.
For more information on hiring an expungement attorney to expunge your DUI from your criminal record, please feel free to visit our sponsor page or the California State Bar.