Expunging Your Record
DUI charges and convictions can have serious consequences, including leaving a significant and possibly permanent mark on your official record. Having a misdemeanor or felony charge on your public records can affect many different parts of your daily life. Whether it is applying for a job or a loan, having a criminal record can give employers and creditors the wrong impression of your level of responsibility. Even one conviction can be a serious deterrence, but it does not have to remain a matter of permanent concern.
If you have been charged with a DUI in the state of Rhode Island, there may be relief from the shadow of a criminal record that seems to follow you everywhere. Expunging your criminal record can make a large difference in your life. Please contact the Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer, James Powderly, by calling 401-662-9006 for more information about expungement.
Sealed and Retained
Expunging your record can be a crucial step toward being free of an unfortunate DUI charge. In the state of Rhode Island, a criminal record can be sealed and retained for a first-time offender. If your misdemeanor DUI charge was your first criminal charge, it can be expunged after five years. The following conditions determine if your misdemeanor DUI charge can be expunged:
- No subsequent criminal charges in the past 5 years
- Not associated with a violent crime as well
- Payment of associated court fees for processing the expungement
- Exhibition of good moral character
If these factors have been satisfied, you may be freed of a looming DUI criminal record. This can provide a great relief from years of regret for your past actions.
Contact Us
If you have been charged with a DUI in the past and feel that you may qualify for expungement, you need a lawyer who is familiar with the relevant DUI laws. Contact Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer, James Powderly, by calling 401-662-9006.
