Yes. Misdemeanor prostitution and solicitation convictions in Rhode Island can be expunged after a 5-year waiting period from completion of sentence, provided you have no subsequent convictions. The expungement removes the case from standard background checks, which significantly reduces the long-term reputational and employment impact. Charges that result in dismissal, acquittal, or no-file disposition by the prosecutor may be automatically expunged under the Second Chance Law without you needing to file a petition. The Attorney General can object to expungement petitions, so legal representation improves the chances of approval. Successful expungement is one of the most important steps for moving past a prostitution charge.
