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According to this KTLA news report, Mel Gibson had his 2006 DUI expunged:
If expunged really means that the conviction is not on his record, then he could be convicted of DUI tommorrow and it would not be a repeat offense, correct?
Perhaps I misunderstand the article, but it seems as though the reason the judge expunged it is because Mel Gibson successfully completed his sentence. Is that really all there is to getting an expungement, completing your sentence and filing a motion? It also appears as though the fact that it was a misdemeanor was a factor in granting the motion.
I have a reckless driving conviction from 2007 and my probation ends in January of 2010, it was a misdemeamor as well. Am I eligible to apply for an expungement?
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KTLA
Mel Gibson's 2006 DUI Expunged
KTLA News
1:46 PM PDT, October 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Mel Gibson's infamous drunk driving arrest three years ago is no longer on his criminal record.
A judge on Tuesday agreed to expunge the misdemeanor DUI from the actor's record, according to Sandi Gibbons of the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
Gibson's lawyer requested the motion to dismiss the offense, saying the actor successfully completed the terms of his three-year probation.
As part of the 2006 conviction, Gibson agreed to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, appear in public service announcements and pay $1,300 in fines.
Gibson was pulled over July 2006 for speeding on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
A breathalyzer test showed his blood-alcohol level was .12% -- above the legal limit of .08%.
A report of the arrest later surfaced, detailing Gibson's erratic behavior during the arrest.
According to the report, Gibson threatened Sheriff's Deputy James Mee, saying he "owned Malibu" and would "get even" with the deputy.
The report also said Gibson stated, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," before asking the deputy, who is Jewish: "Are you a Jew?"
He also allegedly insulted a female sergeant by asking, "What are you looking at, sugar tits?"
Gibson later apologized for his behavior.
Some said he received special treatment since his arrest was initially said to be without incident.
Copyright © 2009, KTLA-TV, Los Angeles
KTLA
Mel Gibson's 2006 DUI Expunged
KTLA News
1:46 PM PDT, October 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Mel Gibson's infamous drunk driving arrest three years ago is no longer on his criminal record.
A judge on Tuesday agreed to expunge the misdemeanor DUI from the actor's record, according to Sandi Gibbons of the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
Gibson's lawyer requested the motion to dismiss the offense, saying the actor successfully completed the terms of his three-year probation.
As part of the 2006 conviction, Gibson agreed to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, appear in public service announcements and pay $1,300 in fines.
Gibson was pulled over July 2006 for speeding on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
A breathalyzer test showed his blood-alcohol level was .12% -- above the legal limit of .08%.
A report of the arrest later surfaced, detailing Gibson's erratic behavior during the arrest.
According to the report, Gibson threatened Sheriff's Deputy James Mee, saying he "owned Malibu" and would "get even" with the deputy.
The report also said Gibson stated, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," before asking the deputy, who is Jewish: "Are you a Jew?"
He also allegedly insulted a female sergeant by asking, "What are you looking at, sugar tits?"
Gibson later apologized for his behavior.
Some said he received special treatment since his arrest was initially said to be without incident.
Copyright © 2009, KTLA-TV, Los Angeles
Perhaps I misunderstand the article, but it seems as though the reason the judge expunged it is because Mel Gibson successfully completed his sentence. Is that really all there is to getting an expungement, completing your sentence and filing a motion? It also appears as though the fact that it was a misdemeanor was a factor in granting the motion.
I have a reckless driving conviction from 2007 and my probation ends in January of 2010, it was a misdemeamor as well. Am I eligible to apply for an expungement?
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