QUESTION ABOUT QUALIFICATION FOR CHL

muledeer · #1

I got a letter from DPS wanting a certified copy of an arrest, disposition and criminal background from 1974. The arrest , I thought was a felony insuff funds check 33 years ago. In-fact it was a misdmeanor (worthless check) which I received 30 Days HCJ, Probated, $25.00 Fine, Probation 1 year. Because of the age of the case that was availible from the Harris County Clerk was the Certicate of Disposition that stated the above. The clerks office gave a Certificate of Record Search that states that the records where distroyed in 1989 pursuant to state statues regarding record distruction and may not be possible to access and my case met their retention date. The lady that is working the application seems like she is inclined to disqualify my application, while in speaking to another lady, she stated that with that proof from the court she would approve the CHL.

Anyone heard of a similar situation?
And based on the above misdmeanor would this disqualify me for CHL?

seamusTX · #2

A misdemeanor conviction 33 years ago (other than domestic violence) does not disqualify you from getting a CHL.

If the court clerk cannot find records of your case, get a letter from them saying that they have no record of an arrest or conviction. If possible, get a certified letter with an embossed stamp. However, I can tell you from personal experience that DPS will accept a fax.

- Jim

#3

Many people have had problems with old charges that records can't be found for. Trust me, the DPS knows all about this.

Get the certificate of record search from the court clerk and send it to DPS. If the person working your application has a problem with it, then you should take it up with a supervisor.

A misdemeanor charge from 33 years ago is not grounds for disqualification.

Longtooths · #4

llwatson wrote:Many people have had problems with old charges that records can't be found for. Trust me, the DPS knows all about this.

Get the certificate of record search from the court clerk and send it to DPS. If the person working your application has a problem with it, then you should take it up with a supervisor.

A misdemeanor charge from 33 years ago is not grounds for disqualification.

You should be fine with the final disposition paperwork as that is all they are really interested in. i.e. you could be charged with a felony but the final disposition is a misdemeanor...