However, not all hope is lost by having a DUI conviction show up on a background check. Many employers and landlords may provide applicants an opportunity to explain the circumstances of the charge and consider their response in good faith.
This is especially true in states with “ban the box” laws. Such laws ban employers from automatically disqualifying an application because of a criminal conviction.
California’s “ban the box” law went into effect in January 2018. This law applies to private employers who have five or more employees and prohibits them from asking about an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional employment offer.
You may get a misdemeanor or felony conviction in California expunged if you meet the following requirements:
Since most DUI offenses will result in a county jail sentence, such convictions fit the requirement.
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Hanford, our legal team consists of former prosecutors who have 55 years of collective experience handling more than 300 trials. We can build an effective and personalized defense strategy to help you avoid conviction or serving serious penalties. If you have already been convicted, we can provide resources to help you get your record expunged.
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