Most fraud convictions in Rhode Island can be expunged after the statutory waiting period, provided you have no subsequent convictions. Misdemeanor fraud convictions require a 5-year waiting period from completion of sentence. Felony fraud convictions require a 10-year waiting period, with some non-violent felonies eligible after 7 years under the second chance law. The Attorney General frequently objects to expungement of fraud convictions, particularly those involving large dollar amounts or vulnerable victims. Successful expungement removes the conviction from standard background checks, which can restore eligibility for licensed professional work in some industries.
