What constitutes an arrest for CHL application purposes?

[AG-EE]

Is there a Class C domestic violence charge? If so, that would do it.

[ElGato]

An offense under Section 42.01 of the Penal Code (Disorderly Conduct) is the only Class C misdemeanor that would effect your license.

[txinvestigator]

Even on Class C's dispositions are important. A conviction for certain Class C's in can result in a denial.

TxInvestigator, You have a lot of knowledge on the CHL laws, but I am wondering about your Class C quote above. I see nothing in the CHL laws that refers to a denial for a Class C conviction of any kind. Can you elaborate on this?

Thanks

As already stated, disorderly conduct (there are 11 Disorderly Violations listed in the Penal Code, 9 are Class C Misdemeanors) will get you prohibited for 5 years.

[DevilDoc]

I can see that; however, dealing for a long time with people wondering about their criminal background I have found that they know. They may not, for whatever reason, not want to say, but people know.

Oh, they definitely know that they were arrested. I don't see how one could forget it. I'm just saying that if it was a long time ago, they may not remember the specific charge.

I have an Class A misdemeanor from over 11 years ago and I didn't remember the actual charge. There was a plea and I was placed on probation. I recently had to look up the judicial records to find out the charge.

As of now, the county clerk cannot find my disposition record - she's still looking though. What am I supposed to send if I can't get a certified disposition?

[txinvestigator]

I can see that; however, dealing for a long time with people wondering about their criminal background I have found that they know. They may not, for whatever reason, not want to say, but people know.

Oh, they definitely know that they were arrested. I don't see how one could forget it. I'm just saying that if it was a long time ago, they may not remember the specific charge.

I have an Class A misdemeanor from over 11 years ago and I didn't remember the actual charge. There was a plea and I was placed on probation. I recently had to look up the judicial records to find out the charge.

As of now, the county clerk cannot find my disposition record - she's still looking though. What am I supposed to send if I can't get a certified disposition?

What county?

Tell the clerk that you need a certified copy of your criminal record from 1994 to present also

[DevilDoc]

What county?

Tell the clerk that you need a certified copy of your criminal record from 1994 to present also

Parker County. She said something about storing the records in a railway car and that the boxes were falling apart.

Why do I need a copy of that? I only have the one arrest and some traffic violations, I haven't even had a ticket in more than 7 years.

[txinvestigator]

What county?

Tell the clerk that you need a certified copy of your criminal record from 1994 to present also

Parker County. She said something about storing the records in a railway car and that the boxes were falling apart.

Why do I need a copy of that? I only have the one arrest and some traffic violations, I haven't even had a ticket in more than 7 years.

Old Texas counties.......................... lol

If the conviction was 11 years ago, going back to 1994 will cover it, right? Even if they can't find the specific document you need, the CH will help DPS process your app.