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- Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Will I get denied?
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Re: Will I get denied?
Congratulaitons. My guess is they saw the recless driving, didn't worry about the Class C at all, background check showed no issues, so they cleared you. I wouldn't worry about the disposition now other than knowing what the status is for future reference.
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Will I get denied?
- Replies: 20
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Re: Will I get denied?
In Texas, reckless driving is a Class C traffic misdemeanor as long as you were not trying to outrun the police or drag racing. If you disclosed the arrest on your papers you turned in to DPS, then you should be fine. If you didn't send anything showing the disposition of the arrest then they may come back wanting something from the court showing what the status is. If they request it you will only have 90 days to provide it before they can cancel your application.
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:34 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Will I get denied?
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Re: Will I get denied?
Georgia Misdemanor law is really weird. I ran across this before. Apprently they leave it up to the jusge/jury to impose the penalty up to the maximum of $1000 fine and 12 months incarceration. They really don't have class categories, but depends on the severity of the crime.
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They have a category of misdemeanors of a High and Aggravated Nature. Misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to 12 months in county jail. Usually assault or battery related charges. Simple battery is a high and aggravated misdemeanor when the victim is a family member of the defendant or a person over the age of 65. Judges may also place on probation or suspend the sentences of defendants convicted of misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature.Understanding your misdemeanor charge
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