Can a DUI conviction be expunged? 29 Answers as of March 20, 2012

No, not in Arizona.

All I can tell you is that, in Illinois, any DUI conviction cannot be expunged, or even sealed, but remains on the driver's record permanently.

Yes, once you have successfully completed probation.

A DUI conviction is expugnable like most other misdemeanors. However, this does not eliminate the fact that it is a prior for a second DUI for ten years after the date of the conviction.

In California, a DUI can be dismissed (ie. expunged) by petitioning the court for relief pursuant to Penal Code 1203.4. It looks like you are in Arizona. I am not sure if the process is the same there. I would recommend consulting with a DUI attorney in the area you need to have the conviction expunged to assist you in the matter.

New York State does not have an expungement statute. The only way to attack a conviction is with a 440.10 motion to vacate the conviction if it was illegal or improper in some way or if there is new evidence of innocence or ineffective assistance of counsel. That would be rare and the motion would be about $5,000 and there is no guarantee that it would be successful. Employers want to know if a person has a DWI since they are financially liable for their employees actions.

In Massachusetts, the charges can be sealed, however if you are arrested again, you will be charged with a subsequent offense.

No DUI or DUI - related felony can be expunged, dismissed or vacated. A DUI conviction is forever.

Yes. However, a DUI conviction will remain on your driving record for 10 years. But for criminal conviction purposes, your conviction can be dismissed once you have completed the terms of your probation.

No - it is a motor vehicle offense in New Jersey and you cannot expunge motor vehicle offenses.

It has to stay on the record for ten years because it can be used as a prior. That means it can be used to increase the punishment if there is another DUI within ten years.

If you were convicted, you will not be able to get the record expunged without an evidentiary showing of actual innocence. Your best bet is to not get convicted in the first place.

It cannot be expunged under current Minnesota law.

Nope. Sorry. Traffic offenses are not expungeable.

Don't know Arizona laws. But convictions are there forever in Texas.

Yes, after you have completed the terms and conditions of your plea, and probation is over.

Can a DUI be expunged? The law in every state is different but generally speaking, the answer is no if the charge resulted in a conviction. If the offense did not result in a judgment and conviction but rather a dismissal, a not guilty determination after trial or some deferred adjudication, you may be able to seal the records. If the prosecution dismisses a case for lack of evidence or you are found not guilty at trial, you should be able to seal the record of your arrest. But if you are found guilty or plead guilty without a deferred ajudication, you are out of luck. Each state has it's own language but most states have something known as a deferred judgment and sentence. The phrase is just what it sounds like; after a plea of guilty, the Court withholds the entry of the judgment of conviction and does not sentence the defendant. If all the terms of the deferred period are met such as alcohol treatment, no new offenses etc., the guilty plea is withdrawn and the case is dismissed. Thereafter, you may be able to seal the records. Alas, very few places in the country offer deferred adjudications in DUI cases. I have not seen one in 5-6 years.

Possibly. You have to first successfully complete probation, not be on any other probation, and have nothing criminal pending. Contact a DUI specialist about eligibility.

Usually not, if the offense is over 15 years old there is a possibility.