What was the maximum possible penalty for this offense? If it was over 1 year in jail, then this would be considered a felony in Texas, even if it is a misdemeanor in Virginia. Since it would come under Title 5 of the Texas Penalty, it would be a lifetime bar, IF it was a deferred adjudication. However, if the case was truly dismissed, then you are eligible. The problem is that you had to enter a nolo contendre plea and in Texas, that's the same as a guilty plea in terms of a "conviction" and a deferred adjudication.Steelfire wrote:It was amended to a Assault and Battery Virginia Code 18.2-57 Misdemeanor
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