The answer is no. The vacation statute in the State of Washington specifically excludes removing DUI and physical control charges from your record. Vacation is the process which allows one to say that he/she has never been convicted of a crime even though he/she was. Amazingly, you can clear many felonies off your record but not a DUI. DUI’s are singled out with class A felonies and sex offenses as specifically excluded from the statute.

Yes. If convicted of a DUI, there will be a permanent record in court and at the MVA on your driving record, however, the driving record can be expunged after ten years without a ticket. These are public records and can be accessed by anyone who is interested. On the other hand, if you are found not guilty, the record of your arrest can be expunged and there will likewise be no trace of your arrest for anyone to locate. See similar questions...

Response: In Michigan a DUI conviction stays on your record for life. Some other states have similar laws. A DUI in Michigan is always a misdemeanor, although some drivers with multiple DUI convictions are declared "habitual violators." A third drunk driving arrest within one's lifetime will be deemed a felony. See similar questions...

All alcohol related traffic offenses are crimes, and are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. Thus a drunk driving conviction will remain on your record for life. An important distinction however is regarding the treatment of this type of conviction by your automobile insurance company. Most insurance companies will stop considering drunk driving convictions in accessing auto insurance rates after a period of years. See similar questions...

No. Individuals convicted of a DUI are specifically sentenced to drinking driver schools. SkilledDriver is not a drinking driver school. See similar questions...

The imposition and severity of these various DUI penalties varies depending on prior DUI convictions and the circumstances of the current case. In addition to state sanctions, DUI convictions almost always result in significantly higher insurance premiums, and in some cases, adverse impacts on employment. See similar questions...

Yes. In most cases a DUI conviction triggers cancellation of automobile insurance. If this happens you will be referred to an “assigned risk” carrier and will face premium increases that can be very substantial. See similar questions...

It is possible, but not easy. You'll need to speak with a lawyer who has a lot of direct experience with expungement. In most cases, the conviction with have to be at least ten years old. far as having your record sealed, that is also possible, but not usually a good idea. If you have your record sealed, it will show up has having been sealed. Having a sealed record may make people thing there is something far worse there than an OUI conviction! See similar questions...

No, if you are convicted of DWI, you cannot get the conviction erased from your record. This is true even if you received probation instead of jail time. If you are worried about having a criminal record for employment or credit purposes, consult an attorney about fighting the charge. See similar questions...

Those with commercial vehicle licenses have a different standard of .04% BAC, whether felony or misdemeanor. The DMV action against Commercial Drivers is also more severe. See similar questions...

Yes. However, it's possible the state and DA prosecuting the case may not be aware of it, or may not be able to prove it. Records in these matters are often incomplete. If they offer you a deal on a first offense, they can't come back later to determine that they should have charged you with a second. But if you are arrested again in the future, is still possible that old priors can come back to haunt you. See similar questions...

That will depend on the insurance company and the disposition in court. A conviction will likely have an effect on insurance rates, however, for first offenders who receive PBJs, no conviction is ever received, and the insurance company is unlikely to find out. See similar questions...

Answer: Avoiding a DUI arrest is the best way to steer clear of a serious criminal matter that can take a lengthy time to resolve and can result in serious sanctions. To avoid a DUI arrest: Use a taxi. The cost of the cab will be substantially less than the tow of your vehicle alone if you are stopped for a DUI, much less the associated attorney's fees, potential fines, and insurance consequences. Call a friend or a family member to pick you up. You can pick up your car in the morning. See similar questions...

This will most likely be the only criminal case you will ever experience in your life. No matter how bleak you believe your case might look to you, there may be certain circumstances that may have been "overlooked". It is my job, as your attorney, to assure you that I will review your case with a fine-tooth-comb. If there is a solution, it will be found. I have had cases where the charges were reduced and some case were not. Some folks lost their driver's license, some did not. See similar questions...

Even though you are below the .08 presumptive level (for an adult) you still may be prosecuted for DUI/DWI in Washington. See similar questions...

arrest record does not represent a conviction. A conviction is a result of an arrest and is the final disposition. See similar questions...

Commercial Pilots (including ATP license holders) who are convicted (not simply arrested for) DUI/DWI must report that conviction on his or her medical application at time of renewal. He or she must also notify the FAA Civil Security Division, at the following address ONLY: not later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action. Contacting the local FAA FSDO, or the disclosure on the medical certificate, is not compliance under the rule. See similar questions...

License suspended for two (2) years (if within 5 years of DUI 1st suspended for 4 years) (route restricted may be available) These convictions will remain on your record for your life. They will count against you for sentencing purposes for 10 years. See similar questions...

You may still receive probation in this situation if the judge believes that justice will be better served by handing you probation instead of a jail sentence. Once again this depends on the prior conviction, the seriousness of the charge at hand, your status in the community, and the judicial and prosecuting authorities. See similar questions...

You can have a fraudulent check conviction removed from your record one year from the date of your conviction, but only if there has been no further criminal activity. See similar questions...