{"id":798,"date":"2025-07-28T07:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=798"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:05:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:05:52","slug":"how-long-does-a-dui-stay-on-your-record-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/how-long-does-a-dui-stay-on-your-record-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does a DUI stay on your record in California?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">The DMV, auto insurers, law enforcement officials, and your potential employers can see your conviction.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><strong>DMV:<\/strong> The DMV may check your convictions when making decisions about your driver\u2019s license.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><strong>Auto insurers:<\/strong> Insurance companies make use of the conviction to alter your policy.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><strong>Law enforcement officials: <\/strong>During traffic stops, police officers can see your conviction.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><strong>Potential employers:<\/strong> The conviction will be visible to your employers during the majority of the background checks.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">A DUI will remain on your criminal record until you have it expunged. It can impact your employment, housing, and more!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DMV, auto insurers, law enforcement officials, and your potential employers can see your conviction. DMV: The DMV may check your convictions when making decisions about your driver\u2019s license. Auto insurers: Insurance companies make use of the conviction to alter your policy. Law enforcement officials: During traffic stops, police officers can see your conviction. 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