I guess the problem is I suspect many places don't look past the word "Yes" in that form.
Also, sort of on the same note... Although this charge was changed to a Misdemeanor years ago I was denied when i tried to purchase a hunting rifle a few years back siting my "criminal record" This is...
I was granted a Felony Stay of Imposition, and successfully completed the probation, thus upon discharge from probation supervision, my conviction for the felony was deemed a conviction for a misdemeanor ab initio, so when asked on job applications whether I've ever been convicted of a felony...