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if the felony was over ten years ago and non violent then you are eligable for chl.the requirements were changed(a little more relaxed to give some people a second chance that just did something stupid).......changes in law in sept.2007.

yes,i just still have a little fear left over from the first denial. in 1985 i was 17 years old and on the wrong path, the arrest really opened my eyes and changed my life forever.since then i have become law abiding and morally responsible. im just glad to be able to get a second chance.

to give you a little more info...i was charged with-burg w-intent theft,which is a second degree felony.
i was given deferred adjudication and served three years of probation.
when three years was finished,the paperwork states(deferred adjudication terminated). as far as chl is concerned,this is the same as a felony conviction.
this all happened in 1985, which is beyond the ten year limit.
about five years ago i applied for chl and was denied due to this criminal history,
however in sept.2007 the law has changed....any non violent felony older than ten years will not prevent you
from chl. i talked to many people from tdps , the looked up my record using my ss# and could see my record.
they said :looks like you wont have any trouble passing this time:. needless to say i was very excited
and just recently went thru chl class and sent in all paperwork.now im just waiting like so many of us.

thanks, i didnt think it would disqualify me since the changes in the law sept.2007.... apllied for chl about 5 years ago and was rejected.

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