Missouri Expungement Laws

**DivaDe** · 03-13-2007, 04:57 PM

I live in Missouri and I am a B felon (sales of a controlled substance) and a recovering addict. I did time because I did not abide by my probation. I was released in 1996 and then relaesed from parole in October 2001 (early release). Since my release I applied for my LPN license and through proof of treatment discharge papers, references, proof of bachelor degrees, other accomplishments, the State Board of Nursing allowed me to retake the state board again and if I passed, I would be reinstated. I passed!!! Well even though I passed I cannot find a job as a LPN with my convictions. I have an application for clemency in to the Governor's office of Missouri. I have been waiting for an answer since April 2005. Of course I sent all the references, copies of credibility, pretty much the same paper work I sent the Nursing board. Everytime I volunteer for programs or receive any type of acknowledgement at my current job, I forward it to the parole office, so they can forward it to the Governor's office (this is the process). I have received no more than a traffic ticket and I have been home for more than 11 years. I don't even smoke ciggarettes.

Honestly, what are my chances of receiving a full pardon and in the event that I do receive a pardon, does that mean I don't have to answer, "yes," to the "have you been convicted of a crime " question? What is my next step if I am denied?

**Mr. Knowitall** · 03-14-2007, 08:03 AM

Quoting DivaDe

Honestly, what are my chances of receiving a full pardon and in the event that I do receive a pardon, does that mean I don't have to answer, "yes," to the "have you been convicted of a crime " question?

The impact of the pardon would depend upon the type of pardon you receive - full pardon, partial pardon, or (irrelevant to your situation) commutation of sentence. However, no pardon will remove the conviction from your record. More information is available here.

Quoting DivaDe

What is my next step if I am denied?

Wait three years and try again.

**DivaDe** · 03-15-2007, 08:30 PM

Thank you for the information. I read the attachment and under the definition of a full pardon it reads, " removes any disqualifications or punitive effect stemming from conviction." Well as a license nurse with a B felony conviction I am not allowed to work with the elderly or children. will a full pardon change thi? If I get a full pardon, do I need to apply for expungement of my records? Can you send me any information on the legal restrictions of license nurses with a B felon. I am trying to find out what areas of nursing are available to me if I am not pardoned.

**DivaDe** · 03-18-2007, 05:52 PM

This is a follow up to my first thread.

Thank you for the information in my first thread. I read the attachment and under the definition of a full pardon it reads, " removes any disqualifications or punitive effect stemming from conviction." Well as a license nurse with a B felony conviction I am not allowed to work with the elderly or children. will a full pardon change thi? If I get a full pardon, do I need to apply for expungement of my records? Can you send me any information on the legal restrictions of license nurses with a B felon. I am trying to find out what areas of nursing are available to me if I am not pardoned.

**Mr. Knowitall** · 03-19-2007, 07:08 AM

As you were told, a pardon will not change your criminal record. A full pardon which restores your rights will not clear the conviction off of your record. The language you quote suggests that a full pardon would remove any employment restriction based on your conviction, but if you wish to be absolutely sure you should consult a Missouri lawyer or inquire with the Division of Executive Clemency.