College students have their whole lives ahead of them. They may feel like nothing can stop them from achieving their dreams. However, an arrest can derail future plans. A criminal conviction may impact their enrollment, employment and reputation. This is why it is...
How a drug conviction may impact your financial aid
You may make some mistakes when you are young. Using drugs is not exactly a rare occurrence for young adults. But what may seem like a minor lapse in judgment may have significant ramifications. Drug charges may threaten your access to financial aid.Tuition, textbooks...
What to do if your college kid gets arrested on spring break
With spring fast approaching, so is spring break for Missouri colleges. Your college student is probably gearing up for a week of fun and relaxation. It may also be likely that your son or daughter will be partying or engaging in other activities that can lead to...
How will a criminal charge affect my college status?
There are several ways in which a criminal charge might affect your college status. For example, if the crime you are alleged to have committed took place on campus, it is possible that you would also have to appear before the school's judicial board and plead your...
Clear your criminal record and get a clean slate
Sometimes, people make poor choices that haunt them and prevent them from moving on with their lives. For people who have convictions on their record for federal crimes and other serious matters, it may be hard to move forward.However, there are processes that can...
3 conditions of expungement you should know about
Having a criminal or arrest record can seriously disrupt your life for years after the initial incident. Arrest records are often available publicly online for friends, family and potential employers to see, and a criminal conviction can disqualify you from certain...