Driving Records and DUI

If, however, your DUI was within that three-year window, it will appear on the DMV records.  If you are uncertain if your DUI conviction is on your DMV Driving Records it would be wise to check your record. Employers may search for records further back than three years as well, and your DUI conviction may show up.  Employers can look at your 3 year history, 5 year history, 7 year history, and even look at your lifetime driving record for a DUI.

What’s the difference between my DMV records and my criminal record?  Your driving record is separate from your criminal history, but your DUI conviction can be on both.  Unlike your DMV records, your DUI conviction will always show up on your criminal history.  Criminal histories give information about your history over a lifetime, so a DUI conviction will remain there indefinitely. 

Can I get my DUI conviction removed from my DMV records?  It’s possible to have your DUI expunged from your records.  However, a DUI won’t “fall off” your record after a specific number of years.  You’ll have to be proactive about getting your DUI removed.

To find out how to have your DUI expunged from your records, you’ll need to speak to the Department of Motor Vehicles or Department of Public Safety in your area.  It is also important to get a copy of your DMV Driving Records before speaking with the DMV that way you are prepared and know exactly whats on your driving record. DUI laws vary from state to state, so there’s no one solution for every U.S. Citizen.

You may ask for assistance from an attorney that specializes in DUI law to navigate the system of DMV records.  It can help to have a trained professional to assist you when you’re trying to have your DUI expunged from your records.  As with anything in the legal system, having a DUI removed from your records can be complicated and take a lot of paperwork.

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