My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Massachusetts
I was convicted of a misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge, (85 in a 50) 11 months ago. It is my first and only misdemeanor charge.
On an application for a job I am interested in the wording is:
"Within the last 5 years have you been convicted of, or released from incarceration for, a misdemeanor? Please answer "No" if the misdemeanor involved a first offense for drunkeness, simple assault, speeding, a minor traffic violation, an affray, or disturbing the peace."
I want to answer the application truthfully, but I don't want to harm myself unneccessarily for a stupid one time mistake that I made. Should I answer yes to the question or does the second sentence of the question let me honestly answer "no" to the question?
I appreciate any guidance.

