The Benefits of Expungement

Rhode Island law allows people to have first-time, non-violent conviction expunged after five years (for misdemeanors) or ten years (for felonies). Expungement is the process of having any records related to your arrest, trial, and sentence destroyed. This article will cover some of the basic advantages that criminal record expungement carries for those who obtain it.

If you have any questions about your eligibility for having your records expunged, Rhode Island expungement attorney James Powderly can help. Our experienced legal team can help you research your best options and protect your legal rights. Call us today at 401-662-9006.

How Expungement Can Help

Having arrests and convictions expunged can be beneficial in many ways, including:

• Making it easier to find a job. It may not be fair to continue penalizing people after their sentences have been served, but it does happen. Many employers conduct background checks on job applicants, and having any kind of conviction in your records may convince them to hire someone else instead.
• Easier access to education. Employers are not the only ones who check people's criminal backgrounds. Universities, colleges, and organizations that award scholarships may also take this information into account. Having a clean record will help your standing with them.
• Better credit. If you ever need a loan for a home, car, or startup business, your prior conviction may become an issue. Having the record of your conviction expunged can greatly improve your chances of being approved.

A qualified Rhode Island expungement lawyer can provide further information about this legal process.

Contact Us

Rhode Island expungement lawyer James Powderly has been aggressively defending people's rights in criminal court for years. To begin building your case for expungement, contact us at 401-662-9006.