DUI and Your Record

DUI and Your Record

We are commonly asked how long a DUI will stay on an individual’s record. A DUI is a priorable for 10 years, which means that if you are convicted of another DUI within 10 years, it will punished as DUI with a prior conviction.

However, even if a DUI in Los Angeles County is priorable for only 10 years, it could stay on your record for life unless you see expungement. If you have a DUI on your record, you may seek expungement after one year or once your DUI court probation has expired. If the judge grants your DUI expungement, you will withdraw your “guilty” or “no contest,” pleas and the court will re-enters a “not guilty” plea and the case will be dismissed.



Probation Violations may include (but are not limited to):

- Associating with known criminals
- The non payment of court-ordered restitution/victim compensation
- Failure to attend court-ordered treatment
- Failure to appear in court
- An arrest
- Possession of illegal substances such as illegal drugs, weapons (or legal drugs without a prescription)
- Leaving the state without permission of the court/probation officer
- Failure to maintain contact with your probation officer
- Failing an alcohol or drug test
- Failing to show up for an alcohol or drug test
- Failing to register as a sex offender (when applicable)
- Failing to report a change of address or employment status
- Violating the terms of a restraining order
-----By Ted Burgess