Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
Background checks and expungements
When Missouri residents apply for jobs, they may wonder what they should do if they have had an offense expunged from their record. Many employers typically perform background checks, and people may sometimes wonder if a potential employer will find about an expungement.  Most of the time, employers do not have access to expunged records....
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August 4, 2022
What is the difference between a pardon and expungement?
A criminal charge on your record in Missouri means you lose some of your rights. You may also have certain conditions of your conviction that last for years. For many people, having a criminal charge haunts them far into the future and impacts everything from where they can live to where they can work. There...
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August 4, 2022
Will a charge haunt me even if it has been expunged?
When you receive an expungement for an old criminal conviction or a charge that was later dropped, you may think that your record is clean and that the past charges won’t show up to complicate your life again. Unfortunately, this is not always true for you and other Missouri residents. In some cases, an expunged...
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August 4, 2022
Can I get a violent crime expunged from my record?
As we have discussed in other posts on this blog, getting an old conviction expunged can give you better opportunities in your life, where otherwise a potential employer or renter might see the conviction and decide not to take a chance on you. Expungements are most often granted for minor crimes, but what if you...
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August 4, 2022
Can my drug charges be expunged?
A drug conviction can seriously affect your life. One nonviolent offense may affect your career aspirations, educational goals and overall reputation. You may be wondering if there is any way to wipe your criminal record clean so you can move on with your life. Thanks to a new Missouri law, expunging your drug charges may be possible. Here is...
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August 4, 2022
What should you know about expungement?
If you were accused or convicted of a crime, your friends or family members may have advised you to consider having the charges expunged. If this topic confuses you, you are not alone. Expungement can be a complex issue for you and other Missouri residents. What is expungement? As FindLaw explains, this is the legal...
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