A Missouri 2255 Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence is a legal document that can be filed by a person convicted of a crime in the state of Missouri. This document requests the court to vacate, set aside, or otherwise correct an existing criminal sentence. It is typically used when an individual believes that their sentence violates the law, their constitutional rights were violated, or that the sentence is otherwise inappropriate. There are two types of Missouri 2255 Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence: direct and collateral. A direct motion is one that is filed directly with the court and is based on the conviction itself. A collateral motion is one that is filed through a third party such as a lawyer and is based on an issue related to the conviction. The individual filing the motion must provide evidence to support their claim and must be able to demonstrate that their sentence should be corrected or set aside. If the motion is approved, the court may vacate, set aside, or modify the existing sentence. The court may also deny the motion if it finds that the sentence is appropriate or that the individual does not have sufficient evidence to support their claim.