The current expungement law in Rhode Island is unfair to people who have committed more than one crime in their past. (for example: one misdemeanor and one felony 10+ years old) There are some people who do try very hard to change for the better in their life and Rhode Island is holding those particular individuals back from gaining proper employment, housing, etc. This law discourages people from positive change and endorses habitual offending because they believe they can't ever better their lives for themselves and the families they support. It is a life sentence and counter productive for society as a whole. Especially when you factor in what it costs tax payers to subsidize their income when they can't make ends meet. Some people do not deserve a life sentence. Why label them as criminals "forever" when they can contribute to society in a positive way if they have an incentive to stay positive?

- Rhode Island needs change!