Tampa DUI Expungement & Record Sealing Lawyers

A DUI conviction carries not only harsh criminal penalties like jail time, but tough consequences in your personal life as well.  Your family may believe you are an alcoholic.  Your employer may fire you.  Your car insurance company may refuse to continue providing you with coverage.  You could have problems continuing your education.  The Tampa DUI lawyers at Musca Law are concerned about your future, as well.

After you are arrested for DUI, that information is publicly available.  It may be printed in the newspaper, but is certainly on the website of the county clerk.

Employment

Having a criminal record could be problematic for any position, but especially if your job involves driving.  A taxi driver or professional truck driver might lose their jobs immediately when arrested or convicted of DUI; most companies do not want to take on the potential liability presented by an employee with a criminal driving record.  Even if your job is not specific to driving, there could be employment problems if you drive at all for your job.  For example, if you repair heating and air conditioning for a living, your employer will be uncomfortable with you driving to job sites.

Family

Families are often extremely concerned for the well-being of a member who is arrested or convicted of DUI.  The majority of people convicted of a first-time DUI are never convicted again.  Many DUIs are, in fact, one-time incidents.  Despite that fact, family may be concerned that a DUI represents an ongoing alcohol abuse problem rather than an isolated incident.  Family members might be angry, especially if they believe a DUI arrest has a negative effect on the reputation of the family.  Most of all, they do not want their loved ones to be ostracized or to go to jail.

Education

A DUI conviction can put a crimp in your plans for higher education.  If you are applying to college, be forewarned that many colleges and universities will not accept applicants with a criminal record.  Most college applications require disclosure of any past criminal convictions, including those related to drugs or alcohol, as well as any school discipline problems.

Criminal Expungement & Sealing

If you have past convictions that interfere with your future educational or employment goals, contact the Tampa DUI defense legal team at Musca Law.  Our lawyers handle criminal defense as well as criminal expungements and the sealing of criminal records, so that you can reclaim your life after a criminal conviction. 

Contact a Legal Expert

Call (813) 864-6440 or email us today to set up your free initial consultation for your DUI defense or if you are interested in expunging or sealing your record.