Question: Legally allowed to possess firearms?

[Dannyboy]

First, thanks to everyone who has taken the time to elaborate and/or answer my questions:

This question seems to get varied answers and opinions.

In 2009, I was arrested for possession of narcotics. A small amount, yet it was a felony charge at the time. It was $30 worth of Meth. I haven't touched the crap since then.

Anyway, it's a State Jail Felony. My first and only felony charge in my life. My lawyer was able to convince the Tarrant County DA to give me 3 years of Deferred Adjudicated Probation. I successfully completed all the terms of the probation.

It's my understanding, the entire "Deferred" thing means that, when my record is checked, ( I have looked myself, and it only shows "Deferred" that I am NOT considered a convicted felon. There was a CHARGE, but never a conviction. I never plead guilty.

So, since Im NOT a "convicted" felon, it's ok for me to own firearms. I discussed this with my lawyer prior to seeing the judge. Again, I was never asked, "How do you plea?" Never said, "guilty" or "not guilty."

I am aware Im supposed to wait for 10 years from the day I was put on probation to apply for a CHL. However, Ive been told there's the possibility of a "waiver" or "disclosure" of some kind, that might shorten that time to 5 years from discharge, which was in 2013.

Anyone care to elaborate on my circumstances?

Thanks

[AJSully421]

5 years from your date of discharge from deferred, you can petition for an order of non-disclosure.

If granted, you can apply for a CHL the same day.

Contact your lawyer in 2018.