An expungement is a way of legally destroying, obliterating or striking out records or information in files, computers, and other depositories relating to criminal charges. Simply put, the DUI conviction is deleted or erased. In some instances, a DUI record is automatically expunged.
There are many reasons to seek a DUI expungement. For example, it may be difficult for you to obtain a job with a DUI on your record. You may have a harder time applying or getting accepted into colleges, obtaining a professional license, or renting a home or apartment.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, they will automatically expunge Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) records after 10 years “providing a person’s operating privileges were not revoked as a habitual offender and/or the person was not a commercial driver at the time of the violation.” This is helpful for some people, but in many circumstances, ten years is a long time to wait for licenses or college acceptance. A Pennsylvania DUI lawyer at The Law Offices of Steven Kellis will work to get your DUI expunged in a timely manner.