Hi, back in 1990 when I was young and stupid I listened to a friend's briliant idea to make some much need money.
Result: I was arrested and charged for Grand Theft 487 PC Misdemeanor (California). I pleaded no contest and received Imposition of Sentence Suspended, Summery Probation for 36 months and Restitution.
In 1992 I completed the probation sucessfully and made all the restitution so the case was closed.
In Jan, 1997 I was granted expungement (1203.4/123.4A) and have not had any problems with the law since.
I became a Permanent Resident in March, 2001. I fully disclosed my 1990 arrest and disposition in my Permanent Resident Application.
The 1990 offence was my one and only criminal offence and I am wondering if I have anything to worry about if I file for Naturalization?
I did a lot of reading online and they all seems to say that for Theft Offences, if the sentencing was for less then on year then it should not be a bar to Naturalization and since I was never sentenced I should be ok.
I am trying to decide whether to get legal asistance in filing for Naturalization or to just file it myself if my 1990 offence is not going to be a problem for me.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

