In 2017, I was charged with a felony for the possession of controlled substances. I went through the first-time offender program, and I pled NOT guilty to the charge. Subsequently, I completed a 6-month probation period, which included rehabilitation classes, 100 hours of community service, and a driver's license suspension for 6 months. Since coming to the US, the only issue I've had is this, and very minor traffic tickets. Since it will be 5 years, I am planning to apply for naturalization. I need help with the N400 questions; if anyone has had a similar experience or has knowledge in this matter, please share.
1.Have you EVER committed, assisted in committing, or attempted to commit, a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested? My answer NO
2.Have you EVER been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer (including any immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forces) for any reason? YES
3. Have you EVER been charged with committing, attempting to commit, or assisting in committing a crime or offense? YES
4. Have you EVER been convicted of a crime or offense? I'm thinking to say NO since I plead not Guilty and no admission of facts sufficient.
5. Have you EVER been placed in an alternative sentencing or a rehabilitative program (for example, diversion, deferred prosecution, withheld adjudication, deferred adjudication)? YES
6. Have you completed the probation or parole? Y
7. Have you EVER been in jail or prison? NO ( I was in jail for 2hrs for fingerprint)
I pleaded Not guilty on the final order, I also Consulted with immigration attorney months ago he saw all my paperwork and said no admit on of guilt. He also said it’s a pre- sentence and the court withheld the finding of guilt pending sentence and it doesn't count as a conviction for immigration purpose, even if I served probation.