2007-06-06 12:40:22 · 9 answers · asked by fatboy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
with a magic wand......
2007-06-06 15:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have options, but none of them are particularly good or likely to be successful.
First, you could challenge the conviction on appeal. Not much help if you pled guilty, and also usually has to be filed with a short period of time (30 days or so after conviction). You can request permission to file a belated appeal, but there are only narrow grounds for that.
Second, you could file for post-conviction relief. Usually you have a very limited number of reasons to challenge - such as denial of counsel, ineffective assistance of counsel or failure to advise of rights.
Third, you could ask for a pardon from the governor. A real long shot but if it was a first time offense, you have not had any further brushes with the law, and you have a good reason for needing it off your record, you might get it.
The first two definitely require a good lawyer, and the pardon will require a good lawyer and someone with some weight in the community going to bat for you. The good news is, more and more defense attorneys are specializing in attacking prior convictions because states have added three-strike type laws that up the penalties for future conviction. So you might have a chance, but it will not be easy or cheap.
2007-06-06 16:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably can't, however, in our state you cannot report out a record that is over 7 years old though insurance companies seem to get them OK!
There probably is an expungment process!
In many states 1st offense DUI is not a crime, it is a violation. It is the 2nd that gets you!
2007-06-06 12:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it stays on your record for awhile. When I got a driving job they only checked our driving records for the last 3 years.
Insurance companies might go back further I'm not sure. I'd like to have mine erased because it's the only time I have ever been in trouble. I always wonder what I'm supposed to say when a employer asks have you ever been arrested?
2007-06-06 13:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. It will cease to have an impact on your insurance after about three years, but it will always appear when anyone runs your driving record. You have been convicted of a crime, and unless you have the judgment set aside on appeal or you are pardoned by the govenor, it stays on your record for ever.
2007-06-06 12:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try living in New Mexico these days,Even a first time conviction can get U an interlock system,fines up to $10000,not to mention whatever lawyer fees one may pay.Even then sadly, a lot of people still get away with it,due to certain loopoles in our laws.Our situtation hasn't strongly improved as of yet.
2007-06-06 12:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer understand what u . s . you're in yet right here interior the U.S. your using record is very everlasting. surprisingly for some thing as intense as a DUI... those by no ability pass away.
2016-12-12 13:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUI is a felony. It never goes off your record.
2007-06-06 13:32:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask a lawyer--and be prepared to pay lots of $$. this is not a do-it-yourself process.
2007-06-06 12:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by njyogibear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋