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A DUI/DWI conviction will appear on a criminal background check requested by a prospective employer, landlord, or licensing authority, for example. Generally, the only way to remove a DUI/DWI conviction from appearing in some or all of such background checks is to have it expunged or sealed—which is only possible in limited circumstances.

In Indiana, a DUI/DWI (driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated) conviction is a criminal offense that will appear on a criminal background check. This can affect an individual's opportunities when it comes to employment, housing, or obtaining certain licenses. Indiana law does provide for the expungement of certain criminal records, including DUI/DWI convictions, under specific conditions. To be eligible for expungement, a set period of time must have passed since the conviction, and the individual must not have committed other offenses during that time. The waiting period for a misdemeanor DUI/DWI is generally five years, while for a felony DUI/DWI, it is generally eight years. Expungement is not guaranteed and requires filing a petition with the court. If granted, the expungement order will restrict the disclosure of the conviction, effectively removing it from most background checks. However, certain entities, such as law enforcement and some state licensing boards, may still have access to these records.

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