Comments on: Rhode Island May Expand Reach of Criminal Records Expungement Law

By: Me

Me — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:43:52 +0000

Jeanne, that story is horrible, but unfortunately what you laid out isn’t accurate. While I don’t know the specifics of the case because I don’t know the person, it’s impossible for them to receive a deferred sentence. Deferred sentences are only given when someone pleads No Contest in court, and is not eligible for someone who is convicted at trial. Also, the deferred sentence runs five years, not 20 years. There is no way his record could be wiped clear before his sentence is even over.
What’s unfortunate is that many people who have received these deferred sentences had been told that by their attorneys or public defenders that by taking this plea deal, they will have no criminal record, yet once the person completes their end of the deal, the state fails to meet their own. Now they is one for typical corrupt Rhode Island.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:10:14 +0000

Here’s one for corrupt Rhode Island; Girl gets raped, goes to trial, rapist is convicted with a 20 year deferred sentence. Now this scum man not even 10 years later is in court asking for custody of his young daughter. Guess what? His record is wiped clean during the custody battle. Not even a traffic violation. He (rapist) got full custody!!!!Dirty lawyers, even dirtier judge. I hope Karma is alive and well in Rhode Island. Enouph of these payoffs and politics at the expense of children and families. By the way, the judges initials are JJ and the rapist’s inititals are RG.

By: carlos

carlos — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:13:49 +0000

im in the middile of this i completed a deferred sentence of for a drug charge (weed 5 grams)i also completed my degree at ri collage for secondory education i want 2 get a job but no one will hire me esspecially for a teaching position.now the law says i have to wait 10yrs after the 5 i went threw to be even possible for me this is very unfair when u look at my case i can see if i touched kids or hurt someone in any way but i didnt very unfair to me and many others..