One of the most frequent inquiries I receive as a DUI lawyer is whether or not a DUI conviction would appear on a background check. It will, in short, unless the criminal record has been sealed or expunged. Continue reading to find out your choices if you have ever received a DUI conviction and what to do if you are now facing charges. For a free legal consultation, call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055.

Basic background checks

It depends on the sort of background check if DUIs will up on it. A background check that is conducted only using a person's social security number is the most typical sort. The most frequent users of this are prospective employers and landlords.

Theoretically, this fundamental background check will not reveal a DUI if it has been erased. However, it does occasionally appear. The good news is that, with a few exceptions, if the conviction has been sealed or erased, neither an employer nor a landlord may legally consider this. As in the case of a candidate for a police position.

Thorough background checks

The second thing to know is that thorough background checks are different. These are the ones that are based on the individual's fingerprints. In order to get a license from a state agency or to apply for a job in law enforcement, a background check of this kind is more likely to be conducted.

A background check using fingerprints is used by certain employers. positions in the financial, medical, educational, or security-sensitive industries, as examples. A thorough background check reveals any criminal activity, even arrests that did not result in convictions. Additionally, it will state if the conviction has been forgiven, sealed, or wiped clean.

We might assist you in having your DUI conviction sealed or expunged

You could be able to have your DUI conviction sealed or expunged if you've satisfied all the conditions for your conviction, you didn't serve any time in state prison for your DUI, and you're not presently being held on any other types of criminal charges. We can examine your situation and inform you of your viable choices.

Call an attorney right now

We can assist you whether you have just been detained and will soon be charged, or if you have already entered a plea of guilty or been found guilty and served your sentence. Call the Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 to schedule a free legal consultation with an accomplished, sympathetic, and aggressive DUI lawyer.