Told Your DWI Could Never Be Expunged? A 2026 Court of Appeals Ruling Just Changed the Answer
For years, every lawyer in New Mexico gave the same answer: DWI can't come off your record. In July 2026, the Court of Appeals held that a first-offense DWI resolved by a successfully completed deferred sentence — and dismissed — is eligible for expungement under the non-conviction track. Here's what the ruling actually says, who qualifies, and what to do next.