{"id":3714,"date":"2026-10-15T04:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/dui-defense-attorney\/expunge-dui-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:48:43","slug":"expunge-dui-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/dui-defense-attorney\/expunge-dui-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Expunge DUI Florida: Eligibility, Sealing and Limits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3713\" alt=\"Police officer giving a roadside field sobriety test at night, with patrol car lights in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-giving-a-roadside-field-sobriety-test-at-nigh-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-giving-a-roadside-field-sobriety-test-at-nigh-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-giving-a-roadside-field-sobriety-test-at-nigh-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-giving-a-roadside-field-sobriety-test-at-nigh-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-giving-a-roadside-field-sobriety-test-at-nigh-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-giving-a-roadside-field-sobriety-test-at-nigh-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">DUI Record Relief | South Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Understanding Expungement and Sealing of a DUI Record in Florida<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Patrick David Wilson focuses on criminal defense, including seal and expunge criminal records matters. Learn how Florida law may apply to your DUI record and what limits to expect.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Patrick David Wilson \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<p>Can you expunge DUI Florida records? Sometimes. Eligibility depends mainly on how the case ended and on the conditions in current Florida statutes. A case that ended in dismissal or acquittal may fit the law&#8217;s triggers. Whether a DUI record may be sealed or expunged depends on the facts and applicable law. Under Florida&#8217;s sealing and expunction statutes, eligibility generally turns on several conditions, including whether there was an adjudication of guilt in the case itself, whether the person has any earlier adjudication of guilt for a criminal offense, and other requirements the statutes set out. This page explains the difference between expunction and sealing, the process, and the limits. It is general information, not advice about your own record.<\/p>\n<h2>What It Means to Expunge a DUI in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Expunction is a court order that, for many purposes, treats a criminal record as if it never existed. Sealing hides the record from most public view, but certain agencies can still see it. The two remedies follow different rules.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expunction<\/strong> may remove entries from official court records, while FDLE and certain agencies may retain confidential copies, depending on the facts and applicable law. Where removal is impractical, the clerk expunges the originals after making certified copies. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www-media.floridabar.org\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf#page=251\">Florida criminal procedure rule 3.692<\/a> on petitions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sealing<\/strong> keeps the entries in a nonpublic index, subject to further court order.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving records<\/strong> follow separate rules. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/driver-licenses-id-cards\/education-courses\/dui-and-iid\/florida-dui-administrative-suspension-laws\/\">FLHSMV DUI and suspension overview<\/a> explains how license consequences are handled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This service covers expunging and sealing criminal records, including DUI-related records, for people with a South Florida connection. Family members researching for someone else should first confirm who the record belongs to and who can file for that person.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-issuing-traffic-ticket-to-driver-during-roads-photo-21.jpg\" alt=\"A police officer hands a traffic ticket to a driver seated in a parked car.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Eligibility Depends on How the DUI Case Ended<\/h2>\n<p>Eligibility depends mainly on how the case ended. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0900-0999\/0943\/Sections\/0943.0585.html\">Florida expunction statute<\/a>, eligibility generally depends both on how the case ended (for example, whether formal charges were never brought, the charges were dropped, or the person was cleared at trial) and on other requirements. These include obtaining a certificate of eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, having no prior adjudication of guilt, and having no record previously sealed or expunged, among others. Whether a particular record qualifies depends on the facts and applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>Three terms often confuse readers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nolle prosequi:<\/strong> the prosecutor formally drops the charge.<\/li>\n<li>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0900-0999\/0943\/Sections\/0943.0584.html\">Florida ineligibility statute<\/a>, for purposes of its ineligibility list, &#8216;conviction&#8217; means a determination of guilt from a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjudication of guilt:<\/strong> the court formally finds the person guilty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether a DUI record may be expunged depends on the facts and applicable law. The ineligibility list in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0900-0999\/0943\/Sections\/0943.0584.html\">Florida ineligibility statute<\/a> names specific offenses, but it is not a complete statement of who qualifies. Eligibility also depends on the adjudication-of-guilt requirements in ss. 943.0585 and 943.059. Under section 316.656, Florida Statutes, a court generally may not suspend, defer, or withhold adjudication of guilt for a DUI violation of section 316.193, so a DUI conviction entered on a guilty or no-contest plea generally carries an adjudication of guilt. Under sections 943.0585 and 943.059, an adjudication of guilt can affect eligibility to expunge or seal a criminal record, depending on the facts, applicable law, and your full record.<\/p>\n<p>Sealing has its own conditions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0900-0999\/0943\/Sections\/0943.059.html\">Florida sealing statute<\/a> looks at prior adjudications of guilt and includes exceptions. Read the full text before deciding.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Expunction or Sealing Matter Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A matter covers record review, the state eligibility certificate, the sworn petition, filing, and notice to the state. Here is what that work includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the charging papers, the final disposition, and any prior record in the court file.<\/li>\n<li>Getting certified court records and the state criminal history.<\/li>\n<li>Checking whether a certificate of eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is needed. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www-media.floridabar.org\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf#page=251\">Florida criminal procedure rule 3.692<\/a>, a petition must include a valid FDLE certificate and a sworn statement.<\/li>\n<li>Drafting and filing the written petition with the clerk, then serving the prosecutor and arresting agency.<\/li>\n<li>Tracking the response. The court may receive evidence, and it may deny a request, depending on the facts and applicable law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Costs have several parts. Under the same rule, the petitioner pays for certified copies unless the petitioner is indigent. Filing and agency amounts depend on the court, the agency, and the facts. All costs that may be owed are disclosed before any engagement. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works and What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>The process runs in five general steps. Timing depends on the court, the agencies, and the facts, so no fixed timeline applies.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> Review the arrest report, the final disposition, and any prior record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records.<\/strong> Collect certified disposition papers, the state criminal history, and proof of any completed conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility check.<\/strong> Decide whether expunction, sealing, or neither may be possible. Apply for the FDLE certificate where required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Petition.<\/strong> File with the clerk and serve the required agencies. Wait for the response, which may include a hearing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After the order.<\/strong> Confirm which agencies received it. Identify records that need separate attention, such as the driving record.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Expect the court to make the final call. A request can be denied even when the paperwork is complete, because the court has discretion under the same rule.<\/p>\n<h2>Related DUI Consequences<\/h2>\n<p>An expunction or sealing order does not automatically change every license or record rule. Each one is governed separately.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver license:<\/strong> license status follows its own rules. Whether an order changes a driving record depends on the facts and applicable law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignition interlock:<\/strong> see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0322\/Sections\/0322.2715.html\">ignition interlock statute<\/a> for its requirements. Whether it applies depends on the facts and the court&#8217;s order.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Probation and classes:<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.193.html\">DUI penalties statute<\/a> uses &#8216;shall&#8217; language on monthly reporting probation and a substance abuse course for convicted offenders, but the outcome in any case depends on the facts and applicable law. Check your own order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Licensed professionals should know that licensing boards and employers may have their own reporting rules. Florida law lets a person with an expunged record deny or fail to acknowledge the arrests, with listed exceptions. Whether a board or employer can see a sealed record depends on the facts and the agency.<\/p>\n<p>Non-citizens face a separate issue. Federal immigration law applies its own standards to criminal convictions, and a Florida order may not control them. Review federal consequences before making any decision.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Patrick David Wilson on a DUI Record<\/h2>\n<p>Patrick David Wilson is the responsible lawyer for the criminal record work described on this page. The practice focuses on criminal defense in Miami and South Florida, including DUI defense and sealing and expunging criminal records.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Service area:<\/strong> Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Kendall, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Homestead, and the Florida Keys.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staff:<\/strong> the practice has support staff, including assistants and office staff. Patrick David Wilson is the lawyer on each matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office:<\/strong> Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC is based in Miami.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approach:<\/strong> the work starts with the court file. It covers what the record says, which remedy may fit, and what the costs are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page makes no claims about results. Results depend on the facts of each case and applicable law. No testimonials or ratings appear here.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Florida DUI Record Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<h3>Is a DUI a felony in Florida?<\/h3>\n<p>Whether a DUI charge is a misdemeanor or a felony depends on the facts of the case and applicable law. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0775\/Sections\/0775.081.html\">Florida felony classification statute<\/a>, misdemeanors are first- or second-degree. Felony-specific rules generally apply only to felony cases.<\/p>\n<h3>Will a misdemeanor DUI ruin my life?<\/h3>\n<p>That depends on your job, your license, your record, and the law that applies. Relief may be possible in some cases, but no outcome can be promised.<\/p>\n<h3>Is jail time mandatory for a second DUI in Florida?<\/h3>\n<p>Penalties under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.193.html\">DUI penalties statute<\/a> depend on prior convictions and other facts. Read your order and the full statute, not a summary.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does a DUI stay on my record?<\/h3>\n<p>Criminal, driving, and background records can differ. The answer depends on how the case ended and which record you mean.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I expunge DUI Florida records after acquittal or dismissal?<\/h3>\n<p>Those outcomes may fit the triggers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0900-0999\/0943\/Sections\/0943.0585.html\">Florida expunction statute<\/a>. Eligibility still depends on the full statute and your facts.<\/p>\n<h3>What does an expunction cost?<\/h3>\n<p>The petitioner pays for certified copies unless indigent, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www-media.floridabar.org\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf#page=251\">Florida criminal procedure rule 3.692<\/a>. Court and agency fees depend on the case.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-reviewing-information-on-tablet-next-to-patro-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A police officer uses a tablet beside a patrol car on a rural road.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Next Step: Review Your Own DUI Disposition<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re reading this after an arrest, or while trying to clear a record that still affects your work, your court papers matter most. The right answer depends on your own disposition and file. Patrick David Wilson can review that file in a free, confidential first consultation, with no obligation to continue. Call 786-761-1719, leave a message, or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a qualified criminal defense attorney regarding your specific situation. Patrick Wilson Law, 13501 SW 128th St Ste 205, Miami, FL 33186.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Patrick David Wilson Reviews With You<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Case File<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patrick David Wilson reviews how your DUI case ended and the court records that document it.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Prior Record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any earlier adjudications and how they may affect eligibility are reviewed against current Florida statutes.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicable Law<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sealing and expunction rules depend on the facts of your case and the law in effect when you apply.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honest Next Steps<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You receive a clear explanation of possible options and limits, without promises about the result.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Do Not Assume Your Record Is or Is Not Eligible<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility to seal or expunge a DUI record depends on the facts of your case and applicable law. Do not rely on general information alone. Review your own court records and speak with Patrick David Wilson before taking any step.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Call 786-761-1719<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Call 786-761-1719<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions to Bring to Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did the case end?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disposition of the DUI charge is an important part of any sealing or expunction review.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have a prior record?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier adjudications of guilt, in Florida or elsewhere, may affect how the statutes apply to you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do your court papers say?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the orders in your file, since they may contain conditions that matter to the review.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the limits?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sealing and expunction do not erase every record. 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