What are the ramifications of having a possession of marijuana (<35g) charge on my record beyond the immediate sentencing?

Hire an attorney. Drug-related misdemeanors stay on your criminal record forever. They can't be expunged or sealed.

What can I expect an attorney to cost? What will it cost overall? I'm facing possession of marijuana (<35g) charges.

It depends on which court your case is in, your criminal history, and the details of your case. I've seen fines as low as $250 and as high as $500...

If ive been charged with a class c felony

Drug-related felonies are not eligible for expungement in Missouri.

How can a person be charged with a drug charge and paraphernalia, 6 months later, and was never arrested?

The police don't have to arrest a person before charging them with committing a crime.

Is my arrest record/disposition still public information?

Only arrests and convictions are supposed to appear on a criminal background report. Since you had an SIS and you successfully completed probation...

If I was caught shoplifting at a walmart over a year and a half ago in one location...

Yes, it's possible. The prosecuting attorney has up to 1 year from the date of the incident to file charges against you for trespassing. If I were...

No. In Missouri, drug-related convictions are not eligible for expungement.

How do I go about finding a pro bono atty for an upcoming traffic violations??? I have contacted Legal Aid to no avail.

If you have already contacted all of the free or low-cost legal assistance organizations in your county, you might want to try contacting any law...

I have a class c felony sis n put on probation when a job does a back ground check will they see that the felony is on my record

Only arrests and convictions should show up on a criminal background check, but I have had many people tell me that the record of their...

I got 2 tickets, one for no license one for paraphernalia. These are both first time criminal charges. Should I plea not guilty?

You should hire an experienced attorney to represent you. If you can't hire an attorney before the court date, go to court and ask the judge for a...