In Missouri do speeding tickets count as a criminal record; or do they go away after a certain period of time?

Question

When I apply for jobs for the state it asks if you have commited a felony or misdeamenor. Technically it is a class c felony, don't know whether it would hurt me not to mention it or not.

Sorry meant class c misdeamenor

Answer 1

For Missouri to classify your speeding offense as a Class "C" Felony....you must've been doing MUCH more than just speeding.

Traffic offenses are "violations" unless there is a criminal event associated with the violation. For instance you were speeding and wrecked injuring or killing another.

Misdemeanor and felony offenses do not go away and if you decline to mention any criminal history in the pre-employment screening...you may be looking for a different job!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Depending on the offense, traffic tickets may either be a traffic infraction or a traffic misdemeanor. Examples of common traffic infractions are speeding, red light, stop sign and following too closely. Examples of common traffic misdemeanors are careless driving, no insurance and reckless driving.

A class A misdemeanor, the most serious misdemeanor, is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to one year in a county jail. There will be a six person jury trial unless you decide you don't want a jury to hear the case and are willing to let a judge decide the case.

Even though a Class C misdemeanor is less severe, you must list this on the application.

Answer 4

My husband works for a railroad and is gone at least three days a week for as long as 30 hours at a time. Other than interrupting my sleep on a regular basis (he's on call, so when they call, he goes,) it really does not interrupt our family's routine. Before he built up enough seniority, he had to work anywhere from 150 miles to 300 miles from home. The first time he had to work away, he was gone for about seven months, and came home at least once a month -- sometimes for as many as two days, sometimes for only long enough to do some laundry, eat a home cooked meal and nap before heading back. Once again, we didn't seem much disruption. As he built seniority, his stays away from us became shorter and shorter. (Keeping fingers crossed that we are done with that part of this career. Of course, I should admit that prior to the railroad, he was active duty Army and was deployed or on an unaccompanied tour 4 1/2 out of the last six years he was in. We were so used to him being gone that we found ways to adapt.

Answer 5

Class C Misdemeanor Missouri