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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 New Jersey, a DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated) is typically considered a traffic offense rather than a criminal offense. However, it is still a serious violation and can have significant consequences. A DUI/DWI conviction will indeed appear on background checks conducted by employers, landlords, or licensing authorities. In New Jersey, DUI/DWI convictions cannot be expunged from one's driving record. This means that, unlike other criminal convictions that may be eligible for expungement after a certain period of time and under specific conditions, a DUI/DWI conviction will remain on a person's driving record permanently. Therefore, individuals with such convictions in New Jersey do not have the option to have these records expunged or sealed to prevent them from appearing on background checks.

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