Will a DU from 27 years ago, show up on my record?
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Will a DU from 27 years ago, show up on my record?
I am a driver for a beverage distributor and we were recently bought by another company. They are having all drivers re-apply for their positions and ask about any DUI convictions. Mine was 25-27 years ago.
Asked on April 4, 2017 under Criminal Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
DUI's typically remain on a driving record indefinitely; it cannot be "expunged" (i.e. removed). There is something called the "look back period", however this only has to do with sentencing. In other words, if your last DUI was more than 10 years ago, for the purposes of sentencing, it will be counted as your first offense.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
DUI's typically remain on a driving record indefinitely; it cannot be "expunged" (i.e. removed). There is something called the "look back period", however this only has to do with sentencing. In other words, if your last DUI was more than 10 years ago, for the purposes of sentencing, it will be counted as your first offense.
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