I was in a fraternity my first semester of college and I got a Pub. Intox (misdemeanor). It hasn't prevented me from getting any jobs the last 3-4 years, but I'll be finishing up college in the next year or two and I would like to be able to answer "no" when applications say "Any felonies or misdemeanors?". I figured it dropped off after 3 years or something, but someone recently told me once you get a record, you have it for life, unless you get it expunged with a lawyer. Is this true? Thanks!