Sealing a criminal record (expunction) is a common concern for people facing immigration proceedings, ICE holds and criminal charges. Immigrants with criminal records face additional obstacles when it comes to things like finding a good job, obtaining student financial aid, and finding a good place to live.

Expungements Eligibility Most misdemeanor and felony offenses, including DWI, are eligible for expungement if the case resulted in no conviction. Some common non-conviction dispositions include:

• An arrest was made but no charges were ever filed,
• Prosecutors dismissed the charges for reasonable cause, such as the completion of a pretrial diversion or veterans’ treatment program,
• A judge or jury found the defendant not guilty,
• A higher court overturned the conviction, or
• The governor pardoned the defendant.