There are times when the law offers those convicted of a certain crime the ability to wipe that incident from their record and no longer suffer the consequences of their past mistake. Although getting a record expunged is a more difficult process than simply filing the correct paperwork, this legal strategy can provide a sort of forgiveness for individuals who have sincerely worked through their conviction and wish to move on.
To learn more about expungement, contact the Seattle DUI defense attorneys of the Cowan Kirk Law Firm at 1-866-822-1230 today.
Obtaining an Expungement
Filing for an expungement can seem daunting, but an experienced attorney can help you throughout the process. To seek an expungement for a criminal offense, which includes DUI charges, the following must be true:
- The crime cannot be considered too serious
- There cannot be any additional incidents since the crime
- All sentencing and proceedings are complete
- A certain amount of time has passed
Depending on the crime and the state, the law may differ with respect to how expungement works. Unlike a pardon, an expungement effectively wipes a charge off a person's record. Pardons recognize the crime and may keep it on a criminal record, but an expungement can erase any history of that charge altogether.
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If you have been charged with a DUI, served out your sentence, and paid back your debt to society, you may be eligible to file for an expungement. This unique legal option may be able to restore the freedoms you previously enjoyed. Contact the Seattle DUI defense attorneys of the Cowan Kirk Law Firm at 1-866-822-1230 to learn more about your rights under the law.
