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You all need to understand the common misconception that "burglary of a habitation" means breaking in and stealing property. This is not always the case.

Any uninvited entry can result in "burglary of habitation" charges. Such as... 17 year old boy crawls in through girlfriend's bedroom window. She may have even invited him in, but did not have the authority to do so. Dad discovers boyfriend, and the stuff hits the fan. Burglary of a habitation.

A felony conviction in 1978 might not qualify as a felony offense in 2011. If it does not, he may be eligible.

If he received a deferred adjudication, and it was for a non-violent felony, he might also be eligible.