Can a second conviction be sealed?
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Can a second conviction be sealed?
I took the option of ARD for my first DUI conviction and it was expunged in Pennsylvania. I have a second conviction for DUI. Can I seal this record? I’m having trouble finding a job. If I can’t seal it can I take it off my record in another way?
Asked on August 25, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Andrew Goldberg
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, the answer is no. In Pa., there is no expungement for a misdemeanor conviction. For purely sentencing purposes, the DUI statute requires increased penalties for each subsequent DUI ( depending, of course, on the tier ). Therefore, unlike the ARD disposition which is not a conviction, the 2nd DUI is a conviction and will stay on your record.
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