It’s common knowledge that young people make mistakes – especially behind the wheel. If you were one of those people and were charged with reckless driving, you may be able to expunge it from your record. However, there’s a catch: You must have been under the age of 25 at the time of the offense. This guide explains.
Can You Expunge Reckless Driving if You Were Over 25 at the Time of the Offense?
If you were over the age of 25 at the time you committed a reckless driving offense, you can’t expunge it from your criminal record. You may only expunge reckless driving if you were under the age of 25 and you don’t have any previous DUI or reckless driving convictions.
What if Your Reckless Driving Charges Were Several Years Ago?
It doesn’t matter when you committed a reckless driving offense – whether it was ten years ago or fifty years ago, what matters is how old you were at the time the police caught you.
Related: How long do you have to wait to seal your record in Illinois?
What if You Had a Previous Reckless Driving Arrest or Prior DUI?
Unfortunately, if you had a previous reckless driving arrest, or if you were arrested for DUI, you can’t expunge a reckless driving arrest from your record. That’s true regardless of how old you were at the time of the offense.
What if You Were Arrested but Never Convicted of Reckless Driving?
If you were arrested but never convicted of reckless driving, it’s a different story. You’re allowed to expunge arrests that never led to a conviction, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the case. That means if you were arrested for reckless driving when you were over the age of 25, but your arrest never led to charges or a conviction, you may expunge the arrest and get a clean slate.
Related: Can you remove a felony from your record?
Do You Need to Talk to an Attorney About Expungement or Sealing?
If you’re tired of your criminal past coming back to bite you, we may be able to help. Call us right now at 847-920-4540 or fill out the form below so we can talk about your case.
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