Can DUI be expunged in Mississippi?

Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I saw where you gave a man a website about getting his record expunged in NC. Can you find one for me in MS? Here’s the situation: My dad was asked by his mother to drive drunk on Christmas Eve delivering a plate to an elderly man. He did it and was intoxicated. One month later, the first police officer’s cousin arrested him after PURCHASING but not consuming beer at a convenience store. The higher ups saw that it was a mess-up so they cut us loose- no fine, no time- just the conviction which, by itself was not a problem. Three years later, Dad was stopped in a road block. He tested negative on the breathalyzer but due to his priors the cop arrested him anyway (later fired in unrelated but crazy incident). Negative test “lost.” now no test results. We pleaded guilty because to lose would have meant 5 years in the federal penitentiary, Parchment. Now, every time we turn around it’s holding him back. Suggestions?

Can DUI be expunged in Mississippi?

Hello Elizabeth,

Mississippi law does allow expungement applications for misdemeanor DUI convictions. Unfortunately, this is only for first time offenders. Your dad has two convictions. My suggestion is to contact your local legal aid office. They may be able to give you more information on the process as it relates to expungement in Mississippi. They may also offer free or nearly free assistance if your dad qualifies for expungement.

Never attempt any legal process alone. Always seek the assistance of a trained legal professional. You can get more information here: MSLegalServices.org is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Mississippi. Here you can locate information on all of the free legal aid programs in Mississippi, including basic eligibility and contact information.

Bear in mind that expungement is not a cure all for those with criminal backgrounds. many believe that the process erases criminal records. In most cases, it merely hides them from public view. All criminal records whether sealed or expunged, will always be available to law enforcement, government entities and the court system.

https://www.mslegalservices.org/MS/index.cfm/index.cfm

I hope this helps.

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