Old DUI

[JackJackson23]

I live in California and I got a DUI when I was 21 and another when I was 22. I'm now 51. I've not had a drink in over 20 years and, except for a couple of speeding tickets, I have had no trouble with the law. I am terribly ashamed of what I did and have been for the last 30 years. How can I find out if it is still on my record and if so, is it possible to have it removed?
Thank you.

[CdwJava]

It is almost certainly still on your record.

To get a copy of your criminal history you will have to get your fingerprints run by the CA DOJ:

[url=http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/security.php]Request Your Own Criminal Record - Background Checks - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General[/url]

Then, see this link to the CA courts for information on expungement:

[url=http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/crimlawclean.htm]California Courts: Self-Help Center: More Topics: Criminal Law: Clean Up Your Criminal Record[/url]

Note that an expungement does not REMOVE the criminal history, it only makes it less available to the public and allows you to enter "No" if asked by a potential private employer (with some exceptions) if you have ever been convicted.

- Carl

[JackJackson23]

Thank you, Carl. I appreciate the links.

[CdwJava]

Good luck, and congratulations on the sobriety!

I'm 19 years and 3 months sober, myself.

- Carl