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I was dumb and got a DUI on base in California when I was in the military in 2008. Being that I was only charged on base and not in court, does this disqualify me for a CHL for 5 years? Thanks for any help

Welcome to the forum, if you have had a DWI in the past 5 years then you are disqualified.... I think, don't know about the whole on base thing. Just sit tight and someone with far more knowledge and grey hairs will be able to answer your question with more certainty, just kidding about the grey hairs thing.

EXERT FROM DPS;

No. DWI is classified as at least a Class B misdemeanor, and you are ineligible for a license for five years after a conviction for a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or disorderly conduct. This includes cases that were dismissed after you completed probation or deferred adjudication. If you have been convicted of two or more alcohol or drug-related offenses within the last 10 years, you may not be eligible.

native_ wrote:I was dumb and got a DUI on base in California when I was in the military in 2008. Being that I was only charged on base and not in court, does this disqualify me for a CHL for 5 years? Thanks for any help

Were you actually charged with the crime, or did you get non-judicial punishment? I would not expect an Article 15 to appear on a background check, if that's what you got.

That is what I was going to ask. If it was an article 15, then I wouldnt worry about it. But if it was entered in the system (and I'm not sure they are linked) then that might be a problem.

MasterOfNone wrote:

native_ wrote:I was dumb and got a DUI on base in California when I was in the military in 2008. Being that I was only charged on base and not in court, does this disqualify me for a CHL for 5 years? Thanks for any help

Were you actually charged with the crime, or did you get non-judicial punishment? I would not expect an Article 15 to appear on a background check, if that's what you got.

it may or may not show up in a background check, but wouldn't failure to disclose it act as a disqualifier?

SewTexas wrote:it may or may not show up in a background check, but wouldn't failure to disclose it act as a disqualifier?

That depends on whether it was a criminal offense. Non-judicial punishment is not a criminal offense.

If he was arrested, he's legally required to report it, even if he wasn't charged with a crime.

Very true. The application asked if you have been arrested or charged.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm just going to wait it out. Lesson learned once again.

Hey MasterofNone, is that a Cobra in your picture?

native_ wrote:Hey MasterofNone, is that a Cobra in your picture?

Yes, it is. That 20mm cannon is the most enjoyable thing I ever got to fire.

MasterOfNone wrote:

native_ wrote:Hey MasterofNone, is that a Cobra in your picture?

Yes, it is. That 20mm cannon is the most enjoyable thing I ever got to fire.

We had our 6 barrel 20mm under the left wing when they first arrived in the inventory in RVN. I always wondered how they compared with the 3 barrel in the turret. Our turrets were ancient, with the 40mm and the 7.62 minigun. But then again, it was always good to lob grenades when at extreme low and slow flight.

DUI (detectable amount of alcohol + under 21 yoa) is a class C in Texas. DWI (impairment or BAC > .08) is a class B, for the first one.

If it was an equivalent offense to DWI, then you have to wait.