What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX
I am applying to law school and I would like some help regarding how to handle the C&F portion of the applications.
I got a DUI shortly before leaving my hometown for college. As I moved several thousand miles away from where I got the DUI, my parents handled the legal aspect, I simply took my Youth Drinking & Driving Prevention program and turned in my DL for 90 days. There was some discrepancy between my father and I over who each of us thought was turning in the money to the court (he thought I was writing the court a check, whereas I thought I was writing him a check and he was paying the court). Needless to say, my paperwork and money weren't turned in on time, and a warrant was issued for my arrest for about two weeks until we got it straightened out. I've was able to obtain a copy of my criminal record from the county where I got the DUI. Most of it is in shorthand, but I've been able to interpret the following:
Sept 04 - DUI (minor) - Class C Misdemeanor
Disposition: Non-Adjudication of Guilt, given 90 days probation, and must complete YDDP program.
April 05 - (Missed payment date) Probation revoked; Warrant issued
May 05 - Disposition: Revocation motion withdrawn & probation discharged.
May 05 - Disposition: Charge dismissed; No finding of guilt
Disposition comment: Probation dismissed
The wording on the applications is generally something along these lines:
"Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (excluding minor traffic violations)? As used herein a conviction includes a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a verdict of finding of guilt, regardless of whether sentence is imposed by the court. You must disclose this requested information even if the charges were juvenile convictions, the conviction was stayed or vacated, the record was sealed or expunged, or you were told you need not disclose this information. If "yes," for each occurrence furnish complete facts, including the date, name and nature of the offense, the name and locality of the court, and the disposition of each such matter in a separate written or electronic statement and enclose it with this application."
I'm new to all the legalese, so I'm uncertain as to whether I was 'convicted' or pled 'nolo contendre,' etc. Specifically, I'm wondering if I need to disclose the arrest warrant if it was dismissed. Do I need to include all of the above, or can I just include the DUI charge and the NAOG/probation & YDDP program, which was eventually dismissed?
Thank you in advance for your help. I just want to be certain I'm responding the correct way.
I am applying to law school and I would like some help regarding how to handle the C&F portion of the applications.
I got a DUI shortly before leaving my hometown for college. As I moved several thousand miles away from where I got the DUI, my parents handled the legal aspect, I simply took my Youth Drinking & Driving Prevention program and turned in my DL for 90 days. There was some discrepancy between my father and I over who each of us thought was turning in the money to the court (he thought I was writing the court a check, whereas I thought I was writing him a check and he was paying the court). Needless to say, my paperwork and money weren't turned in on time, and a warrant was issued for my arrest for about two weeks until we got it straightened out. I've was able to obtain a copy of my criminal record from the county where I got the DUI. Most of it is in shorthand, but I've been able to interpret the following:
Sept 04 - DUI (minor) - Class C Misdemeanor
Disposition: Non-Adjudication of Guilt, given 90 days probation, and must complete YDDP program.
April 05 - (Missed payment date) Probation revoked; Warrant issued
May 05 - Disposition: Revocation motion withdrawn & probation discharged.
May 05 - Disposition: Charge dismissed; No finding of guilt
Disposition comment: Probation dismissed
The wording on the applications is generally something along these lines:
"Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (excluding minor traffic violations)? As used herein a conviction includes a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a verdict of finding of guilt, regardless of whether sentence is imposed by the court. You must disclose this requested information even if the charges were juvenile convictions, the conviction was stayed or vacated, the record was sealed or expunged, or you were told you need not disclose this information. If "yes," for each occurrence furnish complete facts, including the date, name and nature of the offense, the name and locality of the court, and the disposition of each such matter in a separate written or electronic statement and enclose it with this application."
I'm new to all the legalese, so I'm uncertain as to whether I was 'convicted' or pled 'nolo contendre,' etc. Specifically, I'm wondering if I need to disclose the arrest warrant if it was dismissed. Do I need to include all of the above, or can I just include the DUI charge and the NAOG/probation & YDDP program, which was eventually dismissed?
Thank you in advance for your help. I just want to be certain I'm responding the correct way.
