I have learned that the father of my child has had 3 duis in California. Somehow his attorney got him off on his 3rd by a technicality of dates. Something about one DUI from one court not being processed or something. I am concerned that he has an alcohol problem. Wondering how long this DUI info will remain on record as proof of his alcoholism to protect my daughter from any physical custody. I love her so much and want him to be part of her life but don't want her to grow up with the alcoholism. Do I need to get a restraining order to keep in on record? Someone told me they only stay on for 7 years.