Ancient Class C Misdemeanor - a problem?

[Ruark]

I filled out the application online for the CHL, got fingerprinted and will take the CHL class next week. About 40 years ago, during my wilder, younger years, I got picked up a couple of times for public intoxication. It wasn't a big deal; I was just walking home instead of driving, and a passing LEO decided to pick me up. I spent the night in jail, pleaded nolo contendere the next morning, and was released. I reported these on my application. I didn't even remember the exact dates, after 40 years. I mentioned that, too. Will they still want the "court certification" documents etc.? I called the CHL office and the guy on the phone said they probably wouldn't mess with it, since this wouldn't disqualify me from a CHL with or without papers anyway. I'm not sure if such documents will even exist after this long. Anybody have any specific knowledge or experience to share? Thanks.

[TheMilkMan]

It wont affect your approval. Since you put it down it might only delay your approval a couple weeks. I was delayed for a background review and I still got mine in under 60 days. Don't sweat it.

Welcome to the wait

[gigag04]

No problem.

[rmr1923]

don't sweat it, shouldn't be a problem. i had a class B misdemeanor (juvenile, arrested with MJ), and i wasn't even required to get any court documentation after submitting my CHL application. the charges had been expunged from my record, and since it was a juvenile case those files SHOULD be sealed, at least from what i was told. it took me a bit longer than other people who applied around the same time i did last year, but i received my plastic within 60 days. just the year before, my brother-in-law (with no criminal record at all) took over 6 months to receive his. those handling times have dropped dramatically.