Category: DUI

Can You Seal a DUI Arrest in Chicago?

September 28, 2022
DUI | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re like many people, you know that in the state of Illinois, it’s sometimes possible to expunge or seal a criminal record. But what about a DUI arrest? Is it possible to clear that from your criminal record? This guide explains.

Can You Seal a DUI Arrest in Chicago?

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Can You Expunge Reckless Driving if You Were Over 25 at the Time of the Offense?

September 21, 2022
DUI | Expungement

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.

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Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Show Up On a Background Check?

January 19, 2022
Arrests | DUI | Expungement | Felonies | Xpunge Chicago

If you’ve ever been convicted of drunk driving – or, for that matter, if you’ve ever been arrested for drunk driving (even if you weren’t convicted) – it’ll show up on your criminal record. That means it’ll also show up on a background check. Here’s what you need to know.

Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Show Up On a Background Check?

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What Are the Abbreviations on an Illinois RAP Sheet?

June 24, 2021
Arrests | Assault | Background Checks | Battery | Court | Criminal Records | Domestic Violence | DUI | Misdemeanors | Pardons | Records Sealing | Sealing | Sex Crimes | Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Theft Crimes | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re like many people in the process of expunging or sealing your criminal record, or if you’re simply looking at a copy of your own arrest record, you’re probably wondering what all the abbreviations and acronyms mean. This guide explains the abbreviations on an Illinois RAP sheet so you know what you’re dealing with.

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Can You Seal a DUI Conviction in Illinois?

May 12, 2021
Convictions | DUI | Sealing

If you’re like many people who have been convicted of driving under the influence, you’re wondering if you can seal a DUI. Here’s what you need to know.

Can You Seal a DUI Conviction in Illinois?

You cannot seal a DUI conviction in Illinois. If you’re convicted of driving under the influence, that conviction must stay on your criminal record forever – unless you get a pardon from the governor Read More

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Legal Tip of the Day (VIDEO): DUI and Driver’s License Suspension in Illinois

March 31, 2021
DUI | Videos | Xpunge Chicago

Legal Tip of the Day: DUI and Driver’s License Suspension in Illinois

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My name is Matt Fakhoury with XpungeChicago.com, and here’s your Legal Tip of the Day from XpungeChicago.

Now, today’s legal tip of the day is regarding your DUI arrest and specifically, how long your license will be suspended once you’re arrested for DUI. Now, in most instances, if you are arrested for a DUI, your license will Read More

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Can You Expunge or Seal a DUI in Illinois?

April 2, 2019
DUI | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people with a past drunk driving conviction, you want to know if it stays on your criminal record forever – and unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases, it does.

Illinois law does not allow you to expunge or seal a DUI from your criminal record. The only way to get DUI-related incidents removed from your record is if:

  • You were arrested but never actually charged
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How to Get Your Record Expunged in Chicago, Skokie, or Rolling Meadows

July 17, 2017
Criminal Records | DUI

When you’re denied employment, financing, or even a place to live because you have a criminal record, you know how tough it can be—but you may be eligible to have your criminal record expunged

How to Get Your Record Expunged in Chicago, Skokie, or Rolling Meadows

For many people, it makes sense to work with a Chicago expungement attorney who can perform a background check and file the appropriate expungement Read More

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How to Get a DUI Off Your Record in Illinois

August 28, 2015
Criminal Records | DUI

In the state of Illinois, you can get a DUI arrest off your criminal record

However, that only means you can expunge the arrest – and you’re only allowed to expunge a DUI arrest if you weren’t convicted of drinking and driving.

How to Expunge a DUI Arrest in Chicago, IL

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Expunge Your DUI Arrest!!!

April 9, 2013
DUI | Expungement

If your DUI case was dismissed or resulted in an acquittal at trial, you are eligible for an expungement. Having a DUI arrest in your criminal background carries severe consequences. Once you have been arrested for driving under the influence, a record of this incident is filed with the Illinois State Police’s database and remains on record, even if charges were dismissed or you were acquitted. In essence, this means Read More

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