Reader’s Question:

I have a DUI conviction over a year ago here in Birmingham, Alabama. I’m looking out to clear my DUI record because I want to apply for a new job. Is there a way that my DUI can be cleared?

Sylvia

Birmingham, AL

You have to get immediately started with expungement if you have a DUI conviction and looking forward to clear your record. An expungement is a legal process of removing your DUI conviction record. It could be applied usually after a certain length of time period from your arrest, usually a year.

Having your Birmingham, Alabama DUI conviction expunged, your record never shows up when any government agencies, educational institutions or potential employers does a background check on your public record. However, for the purpose of severity of sentencing, the expunged record will be retained when you are again convicted for the same crime in future.

There are eligibility requirments for having a DUI expungement. These are the conditions for expungement of your Alabama DUI conviction:
-when certain length of time period has passed after your DUI conviction/arrest
-when there are no other pending cases
-when there are no other previous cases expunged
-when all the proceedings were dismissed
-when you are acquitted

It is very important to seek a criminal expungement lawyer. It would be of great help to you throughout the expungement process if you have a lawyer by your side. The lawyer knows exactly what to do in terms of critical situations that may otherwise lead to failure.

Expungement is the only way to clear your criminal record so get away with your DUI conviction record and lead a better life in future.