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Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:29 am
by Rockthrower
So I had a squeaky clean record until 3.5 years ago when I had too much fun one day and got myself arrested for public intoxication. I completed deferred disposition: I did my community service and the charges were dropped. I've had a squeaky clean record ever since, as well. Will this affect my ability to get a Texas CHL since there were handcuffs involved and I have to answer yes to the arrest question?
Thanks folks.
Re: Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:36 am
by ScottDLS
Rockthrower wrote:So I had a squeaky clean record until 3.5 years ago when I had too much fun one day and got myself arrested for public intoxication. I completed deferred adjudication: I did my community service and the charges were dropped. I've had a squeaky clean record ever since, as well. Will this affect my ability to get a Texas CHL since there were handcuffs involved and I have to answer yes to the arrest question?
Thanks folks.
If it was in Texas PI is typically a class c misdemeanor so shouldn't affect LTC eligibility. If you got arrested for it 2 times in 5 years, it may be able to be used against you, but pretty sure no issue. Just disclose it on the application.
Re: Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 1:08 pm
by Rockthrower
ScottDLS wrote:Rockthrower wrote:So I had a squeaky clean record until 3.5 years ago when I had too much fun one day and got myself arrested for public intoxication. I completed deferred adjudication: I did my community service and the charges were dropped. I've had a squeaky clean record ever since, as well. Will this affect my ability to get a Texas CHL since there were handcuffs involved and I have to answer yes to the arrest question?
Thanks folks.
If it was in Texas PI is typically a class c misdemeanor so shouldn't affect LTC eligibility. If you got arrested for it 2 times in 5 years, it may be able to be used against you, but pretty sure no issue. Just disclose it on the application.
Thank you. It was a Texas PI, and the final disposition is dismissed. But yeah, I haven't gotten so much as a speeding ticket in the three and a half years since.
Re: Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:06 pm
by LucasMcCain
Best of luck! I don't expect you to have any issues. Welcome to the forums!
Re: Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:37 pm
by twomillenium
The way I understand the laws, YOU ARE GOOD TO GO!
Re: Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 4:08 pm
by casp625
Rockthrower wrote:So I had a squeaky clean record until 3.5 years ago when I had too much fun one day and got myself arrested for public intoxication. I completed deferred disposition: I did my community service and the charges were dropped. I've had a squeaky clean record ever since, as well. Will this affect my ability to get a Texas CHL since there were handcuffs involved and I have to answer yes to the arrest question?
Thanks folks.
Deferred Disposition (not deferred adjudication) resulting in dismissals have no waiting period whatsoever - it's not a disqualifier! Apply now and just list the incident/arrest on your application.
Re: Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:34 am
by Rockthrower
Thank you everyone for your responses. I will get certified copies of my paperwork from the court and get the ball rolling.
Re: Embarrassing question: Public intox arrest, charges dropped...
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:27 am
by 869
I would apply as soon as possible if you haven't done so. I don't think you will ultimately need any paperwork on the arrest but I would not wait to apply in an event.