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title: "Is diversion available for Rhode Island shoplifting charges?"
description: "Yes, in many cases. Rhode Island offers diversion and deferred-sentence options for qualifying shoplifting defendants, especially first-time offenders. Completing diversion typically results in..."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/is-diversion-available-for-rhode-island-shoplifting-charges/
date: 2026-04-21
modified: 2026-04-21
author: "Bank and Munns"
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# Is diversion available for Rhode Island shoplifting charges?

Yes, in many cases. Rhode Island offers diversion and deferred-sentence options for qualifying shoplifting defendants, especially first-time offenders. Completing diversion typically results in dismissal and eligibility for expungement. A Bank & Munns lawyer can negotiate the best available program.