Can a DUI conviction be expunged from my record?

In Washington, it is possible to have a DUI conviction expunged from your record. Expungement refers to the legal process of deleting or sealing a criminal record after a certain amount of time has passed since the completion of the sentence for a DUI conviction. This is often referred to as expunging a DUI. Normally, a standard DUI conviction with no aggravating factors will be eligible for expungement after five years have passed since the completion of your sentence. However, if you were convicted of a felony DUI, it may be more difficult to have your record expunged. If your DUI was charged as a felony, you will need to wait a minimum of seven years before you can try to petition the court for an expungement of your record. In Washington, to have a DUI conviction expunged, you must petition the court and provide evidence that you have fulfilled all of the requirements of the sentence, such as the payment of all fines and the completion of any court-ordered treatment programs. You must also provide documentation that you have not been convicted of any other crime in the time since your DUI conviction. If the court grants your petition, the DUI conviction will be expunged from your record and you can legally answer “no” to questions about your criminal record. However, it is important to note that certain government agencies may still be able to access the records even after they have been expunged.

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