Gibson 'clears DUI charge from record'

Mel Gibson has reportedly won his court battle to wipe a drink-driving charge from his police record.

The Braveheart actor was arrested in July 2006 after driving while intoxicated. He was subsequently sentenced to three years' probation on a misdemeanour charge of driving under the influence (DUI).

However, the star filed legal papers in September asking a judge to remove the DUI from his record because he has completed the terms of his probation, Contactmusic reports.

Gibson successfully attended a 12-step programme for 11 months, underwent an alcohol abuse education course, and also handed over his driver’s licence for 90 days as part of his rehabilitation.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Lawrence Mira signed off on the request on Tuesday.