usa1 wrote:hi, this is my very first time on any forum. but i have a question about eligability. 1985 charged with burglary of a building,i took deferred adjudication.does anyone know if that disqualifies me.
Dunno. Your best bet would be to talk to DPS by telephone and ask them. A felony conviction is generally a bar to getting a license.
I would also talk to an attorney about the matter (and no, I am NOT trying to drum up business here -- just being safe). In any event, you probably need to include information about the conviction in your application (which you acknowledge, under oath, as being true and accurate). This would include the cause number of the case, your conviction date, the county in which you were convicted, the sentencing date, and the date upon which you completed your sentence.
While felony convictions generally bar one from licensing, Texas Govt. Code 411.1711 states "A person is not convicted, as that term is defined by Section 411.171, if an order of deferred adjudication was entered against the person on a date not less than 10 years preceding the date of the person's application for a license under this subchapter unless the order of deferred adjudication was entered against the person for an offense under Title 5, Penal Code, or Chapter 29, Penal Code." Title 5 of the Penal Code deals with crimes against a person (assault, battery, etc.); Chapter 29 is devoted to robbery and aggravated robbery. On its face, your conviction is outside these two realms, and, presuming the accuracy of the information you have provided, would not bar you from obtaining your license.
This is not intended to be legal advice -- again, you need to consult with an attorney who agrees to take you on as a client. If you would like me to talk further with you, drop me an email. Best of luck to you.