how long does a dui stay on your record in california?

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i got a dui back in 1996 but i never took any dui classes. is this thing supossed to go away in 7-10 years or will it stay on my record until i complete the program?


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  1. John S says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

    DUI used to be priorable for 7 years, so you will still see people answering that. However, that has been extended to 10 years (which you are also beyond). That is, however, just the period for which it can be used as a prior conviction to increase punishment. It will be on your record forever. You can get what California calls an "expungement," but even that does not clear your record (it shows as a conviction and a dismissal), and it can still be used as a prior. (Penal Code section 1203.4.)

    By the way, if these were classes you had to take as a condition of probation, then it is likely that you are in violation of probation, which also will never go away until you take care of it.

  2. peaches says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

    Yes and yes!

  3. disgruntled_penguin says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

    I hope it sticks forever.

  4. parampathu says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

    its probably when you complete the program or maybe a while after that; california has strict laws

  5. REB Rifle says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

    I think AHnold changed that to life, unless you’re him, in which case it doesn’t even show up!

  6. DENISE says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

    yes

  7. Lucky 13 says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

    A DUI will stay on your DMV (driving record) for 7 years, after which point it will drop off regardless if you took your classes or not.

    In regards to your criminal record, by not completing your court ordered DUI classes, you are in violation of your probation. A warrant is more than likely issued for your arrest. You need to clear this situation up with the court. After you complete your probation, or serve your sentence after your probation is revoked, you will need to file a petition for expungement. When and if the expungement is granted, your record will show that this conviction has been "set aside"

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