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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 Tennessee, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction is a serious offense that will indeed appear on a criminal background check. This can affect an individual's opportunities for employment, housing, and professional licensing. Tennessee law allows for expungement of certain criminal records under specific conditions. However, DUI convictions are generally not eligible for expungement. According to Tennessee Code Annotated 40-32-101(g), a person may not have any conviction for a DUI offense expunged from their record. This means that a DUI/DWI conviction in Tennessee is a permanent part of an individual's criminal history and will appear on background checks conducted by employers, landlords, or licensing authorities. The only exception would be if the conviction was a result of an identifiable error, which is a rare occurrence.

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