Can I get my Felony expunged?
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Can I get my Felony expunged?
I have a charge of Conspiracy/Felony. I received 5 yearsSuspended and Probation
for 5 years and will be soon off of it. Once my sentence is served, is it
possible to get this felony expunged or sealed from my record?
Asked on March 19, 2018 under Criminal Law, Rhode Island
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
In RI, a person who has been convicted of a felony (or misdemeanor) offense and who has not been previously convicted of a crime (i.e. a firt-time offender) "will be eligible for either a Motion to Seal" or "Motion to Expunge". The exception is if their conviction was for a crime of violence. Here is a link to an article that you will find to be of help: http://ccresourcecenter.org/state-restoration-profiles/rhode-island-restoration-of-rights-pardon-expungement-sealing/
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