How do you clean up your record?

[kenanoops]

Virginia is the state the offense took place in. I have been convicted of a DWI twice - once in 1993 and again in 2001. In the court, I was convicted of a first offense both times, but my DMV record still shows both offenses. Is there a way to get the older one removed? Any advice would be appreciated.

[JETX]

Originally Posted by kenanoops

Virginia is the state the offense took place in. I have been convicted of a DWI twice - once in 1993 and again in 2001. In the court, I was convicted of a first offense both times, but my DMV record still shows both offenses. Is there a way to get the older one removed? Any advice would be appreciated.

Sorry, but Virginia law doesn't allow expungement of convictions unless you are pardoned.
Per the VA Code:
§ 19.2-392.2. Expungement of police and court records.
A. If a person is charged with the commission of a crime and
1. Is acquitted, or
2. A nolle prosequi is taken or the charge is otherwise dismissed, including dismissal by accord and satisfaction pursuant to § 19.2-151, or
3. Is granted an absolute pardon for the commission of a crime for which he has been unjustly convicted, he may file a petition setting forth the relevant facts and requesting expungement of the police records and the court records relating to the charge.

Originally Posted by JETX

...3. Is granted an absolute pardon for the commission of a crime for which he has been unjustly convicted, he may file a petition setting forth the relevant facts and requesting expungement of the police records and the court records relating to the charge....

Aye, and there's the kicker, laddie, that a lot of folks don't read!