I was charged with Illegal Parapharnelia last February, which was considered as a misdemeanor, however in my sentence, they considered it as an informal one. What's is the difference between an informal and formal misdemeanor? Am I considered to be in the system if one were to do a background check on me? I am trying to apply for stuff and I am wondering whether I should check 'yes' or 'no' to this specific question of being convicted of a crime. It would help to know what the "informal" in informal misdemeanor means, so that I don't get in trouble for anything I may have written on applications.
Thank you!
-Oneinmind

