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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 Kansas, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (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. Kansas law does allow for the expungement of DUI convictions under certain conditions. To be eligible for expungement, a specific period must have elapsed since the completion of the sentence, which is generally five years for a first-time DUI offense. Additionally, the individual must not have been convicted of a felony in the meantime, and there must be no proceeding involving a felony or misdemeanor pending or being instituted against them. The expungement process involves filing a petition with the court, and the court has discretion to grant or deny the request based on whether it is in the interests of justice to do so. If an expungement is granted, the DUI conviction will not appear in most background checks, although it may still be accessible for certain government agencies or in situations where disclosure is required by law.

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