Being Adjudicated Guilty and Getting Your Record Sealed
In the case of Julie Matthews versus the State of Florida, Ms. Matthews appealed a judge's decision to not expunge her criminal record for grand-theft auto because she had been previously adjudicated guilty of DUI.
An article that I wrote on my website, Florida Criminal Records: Frequently Asked Questions, looks at the Matthews case and why it was that an appellate court agreed with the judge's decision to not expunge Ms. Matthews' criminal record.
i had incompetent counsel and was talked into taking a plea on a dui which lack evidence. i have completed all mandatory requirements without violation.
i8 would like to have this expunged and feel each case is treated the same. the counsel i hired to help me
medical issue and car Breathalyzer waiver said the case was handled bad.
i would like to have a chance to present my case for expungment. 75 yrs on my record is over punishment.
it has interfered in me getting health insurance, fear of applying for jobs.
it was a non felony and there was not an accident.
i am going to take a stance on this over zealous law.
Attorney Chapman's response:
Anyone found guilty of DUI in Florida must, by law, be adjudicated guilty. That adjudication, by itself, is going to prevent you from ever getting your case sealed or expunged.