July 19, 2023
A misdemeanor or felony on your public criminal record can make life difficult, especially when finding a job. Nations under common law offer expungement, a chance to get non-serious and first-time offenses completely sealed or removed from public record. As of August 28, 2021, thanks to §610.140 RSMo in the Missouri state legislature, more than...
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August 4, 2022
For many people, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are a source of embarrassment and stress. Some people become so anxious about the prospect of going to court over a DWI that they simply plead guilty to the charge in the hop of reducing the penalties they face and the amount of work they must miss...
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August 4, 2022
Whether you were unjustly accused or made a mistake that you would like to put in the past, you may have options to clear your record that you were unaware of. As we have explained in previous posts, you may, under certain conditions, be able to erase or seal a criminal charge or conviction so...
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August 4, 2022
If you have a criminal conviction, especially as a college student, you may have to deal with the repercussions for years. One mistake may cost you scholarships or even jobs. When a conviction shows up on a background check, employers may opt to pass on your application. In Missouri, you may have a chance to...
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August 4, 2022
Starting January 1, 2018, many Missourians will become eligible for expungement of their criminal records. In 2016, Missouri Legislature signed new criminal record expungement rules into law. These rules allow for the expungement of most misdemeanors and many felonies, including drug offenses. In the past, only very few crimes were eligible for expungement. Expungement is...
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August 4, 2022
If you have a criminal history in Missouri but time has passed since your conviction, you may be wondering how you can clear your record. There is a specific process, expungement, that provides you with the possibility of clearing your criminal record. There are various factors you must consider and prerequisites that you must meet in order...
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