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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 Mississippi, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction will indeed appear on a criminal background check, which can be accessed by prospective employers, landlords, or licensing authorities. Mississippi law allows for the expungement of a first-offense DUI conviction under certain conditions. To be eligible for expungement, the individual must wait five years after completing all terms and conditions of the sentence, have no other DUI convictions or pending DUI charges, and must not have refused to submit to a chemical test at the time of the DUI arrest. Expungement effectively seals the record, making it inaccessible to the general public, including employers and landlords. However, expungement is not available for subsequent DUI convictions. It's important to note that even if a DUI is expunged, certain agencies and authorities may still have access to the record under specific circumstances.

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