Police questioning comes with legal rights that protect people from unfair treatment. Understanding these rights, like staying silent and resisting pressure, prevents mistakes that could harm a case. Knowing these protections helps people feel more confident when...
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What crimes are eligible for expungement in Missouri?
Expungement allows eligible individuals to remove certain criminal records from public view. This process can provide a chance at a fresh start by erasing the legal stigma that can follow a conviction. However, not all crimes qualify for expungement in Missouri. What...
The impact of a criminal record on a college career
In today's competitive academic landscape, a criminal record can cast a long shadow over one's educational journey. If you are dealing with a major legal issue, it is important to realize how having a criminal record can seriously affect your chances of success in...
What is the expungement process?
In 2018, Missouri law changed its expungement process and now allows the courts to expunge as many as 1,900 crimes from convicted individuals' records. The expungement process serves as a second chance for individuals who have completed their sentences and seek a...