HI! Question on out-of-state misd.

[hkshooter]

Hey all,
Newly registered, but a long time reader of the forum.

I am a new resident (9 months now) to your wonderful state and I am slated for my CHL class next week.

The question I have is this:

I have a misdemeanor conviction from California. In CA we didn't classify A,B, or C misdemeanors. Is there a way to tell what classification it falls under? The maximum penalty was 6 months in jail and/or $1000 fine.

Also, do I have to send certified copies of the disposition if it was from 10 years ago?

Thanks in advance!

-Patrick

[seamusTX]

Welcome to the forum and the great state of Texas.

The maximum penalty for a class B misdemeanor is a $2,000 fine and 180 days in jail, so what you had is about equivalent to a class B.

DPS asks for certified copies of all dispositions, but in reality they are somewhat flexible. If you can get a certified copy easily, it's better to do so.

Good luck with your CHL.

- Jim

[hkshooter]

Thanks for the quick response. Hopefully I'll be posting in the waiting room soon enough!