Its actually only 5 years. I am assuming you knew that, but got confused when I said I haven't been arrested in 10 years......I think this is exactly why the state says a misdemeanor more than 10 years ago is not a disqualification for a CHL.
§ 411.172. ELIGIBILITY. (a) A person is eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun if the person: (1) is a legal resident of this state for the six-month period preceding the date of application under this subchapter or is otherwise eligible for a license under Section 411.173(a); (2) is at least 21 years of age; (3) has not been convicted of a felony; (4) is not charged with the commission of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or an offense under Section 42.01, Penal Code, or of a felony under an information or indictment; (5) is not a fugitive from justice for a felony or a Class A or Class B misdemeanor; (6) is not a chemically dependent person; (7) is not incapable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun; (8) has not, in the five years preceding the date of application, been convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or an offense under Section 42.01, Penal Code;
Furthermore I dont know where you guys keep getting 4-5 years from. I never specified the time span. Just so the LEO's here and LEO types won't treat me like the common criminal, let me clarify. I got arrested the first time when I was 17 for a DWI in Texas, last arrest was when I was 27. You do the math. 20 arrests is really not that many. However, I understand it's more than the average person. I lived a fast paced young adult life and partied hard. Don't regret a thing actually because I am in a very good spot currently. Everything happened just the way it was supposed to, so I could be in the position I am today, with the much needed knowledge about life and my responses to it.
You are right though Steve, me changing my life had absolutely nothing to to with the criminal justice system. I changed because of God's grace and for the simple fact that I wanted to change, nothing more. I appreciate this forum and everything I learn from it. Thank you.
