Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

Correct me if wrong:

In 2004, you agreed to Deferred Adjudication (DADJ) of a State Jail Felony for the Possession of a Controlled Substance < 1gm (Poss Ctld Sub < 1g)

I assume you have successfully completed all terms and conditions of the DADJ.

Right to Vote: Deferred adjudication is not a conviction and should not affect your right to vote.

Right to Own a Firearm: You need to call DPS to confirm but the first thing that comes to mind is PC 46.06 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM. (a) A person who has been convicted of a felony commits an offense if he possesses a firearm:

(1) after conviction and before the fifth anniversary of the person's release from confinement following conviction of the felony or the person's release from supervision under community

supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision, whichever date is later.

Once again, the deferred is not a conviction.

Sure you enter a plea but the take home message is you are promising not not get into any more trouble and they will not process this if you keep your word.

Now, you still want to go back and file for the records to be sealed.

you need to file for an oder of non-disclosure

this may help http://app.dao.hctx.net/FAQs/4/Other_Divisions/7/Deferred_Adjudication.aspx

you can do this alone, without the need to pay an attorney