Can I expunge a DUI conviction in Florida?
Many DUI drivers plead guilty to drunk driving thinking that the only penalties they face are high fines, probation, a license suspension and potential jail time. What they do not realize is that when they apply for certain professional licenses or for employment their employer may be able to access their criminal record and deny them employment if they have been arrested or convicted of a DUI. Expunging my criminal record in Florida There are certain types of criminal records which can be expunged, which include the actual physical destruction of the criminal record. This should be done by the court and the law enforcement agencies which have the records. Unfortunately, if you have your criminal record expunged there are times that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has the legal right to notify certain groups of the expungement, although details of your arrest record are not disclosed. If you apply for employment or a license from the following agencies FDLE may notify them you have had your record expunged:- Any criminal justice agency
- The Department of Juvenile Justices
- Department of Children and Family Services, Agency for Health Care Administration
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- A contractor or licensee dealing with children, the developmentally disabled, the aged, or elderly
- The Department of Education, district school board or school that licenses child care facilities
- The Florida Bar
Can My DUI conviction in Florida be expunged?
Many drivers search the internet and see advertisements for companies who are offering to expunge a drunk driving charge; the truth of the matter is that Florida does not allow you to expunge or seal your DUI conviction. Now thats bad news for many drivers, but there is a bit of good news. There are certain DUI charges (not convictions) that may be expunged which include the following:- If your DUI charges were dismissed by the state
- If your DUI charges were not prosecuted
- If your DUI charges were thrown out of court