I was arrested in April, 1998 for intent to defraud. In Sept., 1998 I was told to plead guilty and pay a $2000 fine and they would reduce my conviction to a misdemeanor. So I did and I was put on a one year probation. I was never put in jail after I was arrested and I never did any time afterwards either, but was let go on a conditional discharge. I never did anything before that and haven't done anything since, but I am a Permanent Resident Alien and am trying to become an American Citizen and I was wondering if this will affect my citizenship?