Asked 7/10/17 – Dallas, TX
But it was dismissed after deferred adjudication is it still conviction?
Answer
The plea of no contest is not the issue. If you successfully completed deferred adjudication probation and the case was dismissed, it is NOT a conviction. The affirmative finding of family violence, however, means that you cannot obtain a non-disclosure on the case, you can never possess a firearm, any future assault/family violence case against you can be enhanced, and there are other ancillary issues associated with such a finding.
