Yes. Most Providence misdemeanor convictions can be expunged 5 years after completion of sentence under Rhode Island law, provided you have no subsequent convictions during the waiting period. Domestic violence misdemeanors carry a 3-year waiting period. DUI misdemeanors carry a 10-year waiting period and only for first offenses. The expungement seals the record from public view, which removes it from standard employment and housing background checks. The petition process requires court filing and may require a hearing where the Attorney General can object. Successful expungement is one of the strongest remedies available to clear a past misdemeanor record.
