Remove a DUI/DWI Conviction from your Record Under Criminal Code Article 894 & 893

A DUI/DWI conviction in New Orleans can impact your financial well-being and create a lasting imprint on your social and professional life. However, under certain circumstances, and with the help of an experienced DUI/DWI lawyer, you may be eligible to have the case expunged, or removed, from your criminal record. 

While the type of expungement applicable to your case will vary, the benefits of such an arrangement are clear:

• You can deny a conviction on an employment application
• You can maintain your right to vote and to serve in the U.S. military on conviction of 3rd or above

Conditions for expungement

Expungements are a way of wiping the slate clean and moving forward without the heavy baggage of a DUI/DWI conviction.  However, not every DUI/DWI case in New Orleans is eligible for expungement, and the conditions depend on several factors, including:

• Your age at the time of arrest (i.e., whether you are considered a juvenile or adult)
• Whether the DUI/DWI conviction is considered a felony or a misdemeanor
• Whether you spent time in a state prison or were put on probation as part of your sentence

In order to pursue the process of DUI/DWI expungement, a qualified DUI/DWI attorney must draft and file a motion with the court.  The court must then be sufficiently convinced that you have led an honest and upstanding life.  A knowledgeable New Orleans DUI/DWI attorney from the Larre Law Firm can help persuade the judge to consider granting your request for expungement.

Contact us

If you have been arrested on a DUI/DWI charge in New Orleans, contact The Larre’ Law Firm to discuss your options.  This South Louisiana and Orleans Parish DUI/DWI lawyer wants to put your mind at ease with the knowledge that an experienced, educated team is fighting for your rights and your future.