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A DUI/DWI conviction will appear on a criminal background check requested by a prospective employer, landlord, or licensing authority, for example. Generally, the only way to remove a DUI/DWI conviction from appearing in some or all of such background checks is to have it expunged or sealed—which is only possible in limited circumstances.

In Rhode Island, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction is a criminal offense and will appear on a criminal background check. This can affect an individual's opportunities when it comes to employment, housing, or obtaining certain licenses. Rhode Island law does allow for the expungement of criminal records, including DUI convictions, under certain conditions. To be eligible for expungement, a person must wait a specific period after the completion of their sentence, have no pending charges, and have a record that meets the criteria for expungement, which typically means that the individual has not been convicted of more than one crime. The expungement process involves filing a motion in court, and the court has discretion to grant or deny the request. If an expungement is granted, the DUI/DWI conviction would generally not appear on background checks. However, there are exceptions, and certain agencies or types of background checks may still have access to expunged records.

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