Kelly Helps Client Pursue Dream of Becoming a Harbor Pilot through Expungement of Past Conviction

Kelly Keegan’s client was charged in 2014 with driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more and ultimately pled guilty to the amended charge of Misdemeanor Careless Driving. Kelly’s client sought expungement mainly for  employment reasons. With previous experience as a Chief Mate on an overseas tanker, his dream is to become a harbor pilot, an expert who takes over as captain of large ships and guides them into port. A conviction could be the deciding factor keeping him from being selected in the highly competitive application process. The presiding judge considered Kelly’s arguments and the petitioner’s rehabilitation in granting the expungement request, which also included all driving records.