Can a DUI Conviction Be Removed From My Record?
If you’ve been convicted of a DUI in Florida, you may be wondering if you can have it removed from your record. The short answer is no—but there may be ways to avoid a permanent conviction.
Why Can’t a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed?
In Florida, if you are adjudicated guilty of a crime, you are not eligible to have it sealed or expunged. DUI convictions require mandatory adjudication, meaning once you are convicted, it stays on your record forever.
Unlike other misdemeanors or felonies, there is no legal process to erase or seal a DUI from your background. This can affect job opportunities, insurance rates, and even housing applications.
How Can You Avoid a DUI Conviction?
Since DUI charges cannot be removed, the best legal strategy is to avoid a conviction in the first place. One of the most effective ways to do this is by getting the charge reduced to reckless driving.
Here’s why that matters:
- Reckless driving is eligible for a “withhold of adjudication.”
- Withholding adjudication means you are not technically convicted.
- A reckless driving charge can be sealed, keeping it off public records.
As an experienced DUI defense attorney, I work hard to negotiate reductions whenever possible to protect my clients’ records.
What Should You Do?
If you have been arrested for DUI, it is critical to act fast and speak with a qualified attorney who can fight to reduce or dismiss your charges.
Call Michael White, P.A. at 954-270-7696 today to discuss your options.
