DUI & Expungement

California Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

An arrest and charge for a DUI begins both an administrative and criminal process that can be difficult to understand. Considering the need for most of us to drive and the ramifications that can occur from such a charge, you should carefully consider your decision to use, or not use, an attorney.

Possible penalties for your 1st offense:

• • Incarceration from 96 hours to 6 months

  • A fine from $1,000 up to $1,600

  • License suspended for 6 months

  • Required completion of a DUI program

  • Possible installation of a Ignition Interlock Device

  • California SR 22 insurance required for a restricted license.

Possible penalities for your 2nd offense:

• Incarceration from 90 days to 1 year

• A fine from $1,000 to $1,900

• License suspended for 2 years

• Driver can apply for a restricted driver's license

• California SR 22 certificate is required for the restricted license

Expungement of Criminal Records

It can be very embarrassing to have to reveal to your family, friends, associates or a prospective employer the fact that you have a criminal record, especially from an incident that occurred many years ago. Take time to find out if your criminal record can be sealed, expunged or pardoned.

• Expungement - your criminal record is removed and cannot be obtained nor can you be identified. More importantly, you can deny having a criminal past.*

• Sealing - your criminal record is placed under a court seal making it inaccessible to most individuals and agencies. A record under seal does not allow you to deny a conviction but it often does prevent the discovery of your criminal past.*

• Pardon - granted by the governor of state and once done, removes your criminal conviction.*

*There are instances where you must disclose a criminal record even if it has been sealed or expunged.