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title: "Can a shoplifting conviction be expunged in Rhode Island?"
description: "In many cases, yes. Rhode Island allows expungement of most shoplifting misdemeanor convictions after a waiting period with no subsequent convictions. Felony shoplifting expungement is more limited...."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/can-a-shoplifting-conviction-be-expunged-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-04-21
modified: 2026-04-21
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# Can a shoplifting conviction be expunged in Rhode Island?

In many cases, yes. Rhode Island allows expungement of most shoplifting misdemeanor convictions after a waiting period with no subsequent convictions. Felony shoplifting expungement is more limited. Bank & Munns can review your record and file the expungement petition for you.