Louisiana · DWI · Checked October 2026
Can a DWI Be Expunged in Louisiana?
Can a DWI Be Expunged in Louisiana?
Whether a DWI can come off your record in Louisiana, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- A misdemeanor conviction (a first or second DWI) can be expunged by motion
- Waiting period
- 5 years after completing the sentence, deferred adjudication, probation or parole, with no felony conviction in that period and no felony charge pending; or sooner if the conviction was set aside and the prosecution dismissed under Article 894(B)
- Lookback period
- 10 years
Expungement or Sealing in Louisiana
a misdemeanor conviction (a first or second DWI) can be expunged by motion
Waiting Period in Louisiana
5 years after completing the sentence, deferred adjudication, probation or parole, with no felony conviction in that period and no felony charge pending; or sooner if the conviction was set aside and the prosecution dismissed under Article 894(B)
Rules in Louisiana
the motion must include a district attorney certification of no felony convictions in the 5 years and no pending felony charges; felony convictions follow a separate 10-year rule (Art. 978)
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Louisiana
10 years.La. R.S. 14:98(C)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Louisiana)
More on DWI Law in Louisiana
See the full overview of DWI laws in Louisiana and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Louisiana law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Louisiana can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DWI Be Expunged or Sealed in Louisiana?
a misdemeanor conviction (a first or second DWI) can be expunged by motion
How Long Before You Can Apply?
5 years after completing the sentence, deferred adjudication, probation or parole, with no felony conviction in that period and no felony charge pending; or sooner if the conviction was set aside and the prosecution dismissed under Article 894(B)