Crimes Not Eligible for Expungement

Expungement – many have heard the term, but do you understand what it fully entails? If not, this is the blog for you. Our criminal defense attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a better idea of what expungement means and what crimes are NOT eligible for it, in this week’s blog. If you end up having any questions, please give us a call today. Deputy and Mizell can be reached at 573-346-9990.  

When you file a petition for the expungement of your criminal record and it is approved by the courts, it closes and seals your record so that the general public can no longer access it.



Crimes Not Eligible for Expungement

Expunging a criminal record is not suitable or applicable to all types of crimes, and the list of those crimes that cannot be expunged is fairly lengthy. Under Missouri law, the following are NOT eligible for expungement:

  • Class A violent felonies
  • Dangerous felonies (defined on line 19 of section 556.061)
  • Offenses which require registration as a sex offender
  • Domestic assault
  • Felony kidnapping 
  • Felony offense where death is involved
  • And many others Experienced criminal defense attorneys such as ours at Deputy & Mizell are here to determine if your criminal record may be expunged. If you believe that your felony or misdemeanor may qualify for expungement and the proper amount of time has passed since the conviction, contact our law firm. We are happy to discuss your case and help you find out if you may be eligible for starting with a clean, fresh record.


Do You Know Someone Who Needs Their Criminal Record Expunged?

At Deputy & Mizell, L.L.C., we can assist you through each of these steps to help you obtain the best possible outcome. If you believe that you may be eligible for an expungement of your criminal record, the forms to begin the process can be accessed here. Be sure to contact our experienced criminal defense law firm to discuss your case and to get the process in motion.    

 

Contact Deputy & Mizell, LLC to schedule your private (FREE) consultation today.

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