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How Long Does a Speeding Ticket Stay on Your Record?

A speeding ticket stays on your Missouri driving record for 3 years from the date of conviction. That is the standard answer, and for an ordinary ticket it is the right one. It is not the whole answer. Missouri requires some convictions to stay on a driving record for 5 years, and others remain permanently. […]

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Is It Worth Hiring a Lawyer for Speeding Ticket Charges?

Hiring a lawyer for a speeding ticket is worth it for most Missouri drivers, because an attorney can have the charge amended to a non-moving, no-point infraction. That keeps points off your driving record and keeps your insurance company from seeing the conviction. The fine printed on the ticket is not the real cost. The […]

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How Long Does Reckless Driving Stay on Your Record?

A reckless driving conviction stays on your Missouri driving record for 3 years from the date of conviction. In Missouri the charge is called careless and imprudent driving, and the 3 year period extends to 5 years if the conviction caused your license to be suspended. In a narrow set of cases the ticket stays […]

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How To Get A Continuance Of Your Court Date In Missouri

Here’s how to get a continuance of your court date in Missouri. This applies to criminal court and traffic court cases, not civil court or federal court. Your Court Date In Missouri, minor offenses such as traffic tickets and misdemeanors are prosecuted in municipal courts and county circuit courts. If you have been charged with […]

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How to Get Your Child’s Minor in Possession Ticket Reduced

How to get a ticket for Minor in Possession of Alcohol reduced to a less serious offense in Missouri. What To Do If Your Child Receives a Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) Ticket in Missouri Minor in Possession of Alcohol is sometimes referred to as an MIP or Underage Drinking ticket. An experienced attorney […]

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How to Find a Place to Do Court-Ordered Community Service in Missouri

Here is a list of places where you can do court-ordered community service in Missouri. Some are located only in the St. Louis area, but many can be found throughout Missouri. Animal Protective Association (APA) Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Habitat For Humanity Open Door Animal Sanctuary in House Springs, MO LongMeadow Rescue Ranch […]

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How to Find the Best Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Missouri

Navigating the complexities of Missouri’s traffic laws can be daunting, especially when faced with a traffic ticket that could impact your driving record, insurance rates, and even your freedom. Engaging the services of a skilled Missouri traffic ticket lawyer can make all the difference in achieving a favorable outcome for your case. A knowledgeable attorney […]

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What To Do If Your Driver’s License Is Suspended In Missouri

What To Do If Your Driver’s License is Suspended Call the Department of Motor Vehicles in your home state to find out why your license is suspended. They can tell you what you need to do to get your license reinstated. In Missouri, call the Department of Revenue (DOR) at (573) 751-4475 in Jefferson City, […]

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Probation Will Show Up On A Criminal Background Check

If you are on probation in Missouri, a criminal background check will show that you are on probation, and what you are on probation for. The criminal background check will also state whether you are on probation with a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS) or Suspended Execution of Sentence (SES). What Is Probation With A […]

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Court-Ordered Community Service in St. Louis, Missouri

If you need a place to do court-ordered community service or just want to do some volunteer work in the St. Louis area, here are some organizations that would welcome your assistance. Also included are answers to common questions about court-ordered community service. What Is Court-Ordered Community Service? Court-ordered community service is work that you […]

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