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I have a DUI felony which is boxing me in from volunteering or basically being part of the community. What can I do?
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I have three elementary age children and I received a felony DUI over four years ago. I want to know my rights about volunteering at the school. I would like to know if I can expunge or seal the DUI so my college degree can come back into play. If they call it the past how do I make it stay there? I have fixed my problems and not drank any alcohol please tell me what I can do I want to work and volunteer again.
I can't answer the question about the rights you have to volunteer at the school. That probaby turns on whatever policies the school has. Whether or not you can seal or expunge you case under Florida law depends on whether or not you've ever been adjudicated guilty of the felony dui, or of any other criminal offense, ever. If you've ever been adjudicated guilty of a criminal offense (any criminal offense), then you would not qualify under Florida law to seal or expunge any criminal record. http://www.dominickrusso.com/seal_expunge_criminal_record.html
A DUI conviction can and does stay with you for life. It impacts your ability to work and participate in your community. It sounds ilke your best option may be to consult an attorney and pursue a withdrawal of your plea with a reentry as a Reckless Driving. Although you don't have a right to that remedy at this point, with the right mitigation you may be able to get the State to agree. It is by no mean a guarantee, or easy, but there is a chance it could be done.
