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There are a couple of things you need to find out. Since you were 17, it could be that you were prosecuted as an adult. If you were, and the charge was a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, then you are ineligible for 5 years from the date of the conviction. If, however, you were prosecuted as a juvenile, then a misdemeanor conviction does not disqualify you. Only felony juvenile convictions count against the CHL eligibility requirements.

Bear in mind, I am only a CHL instructor and cannot give you legal advice. For the best answer, you should call the DPS helpline at 1-800-224-5744 after gathering as much info as you can on your charge.

Good luck to you!