Help: petty offense and good moral character

hahamonkey

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I'm filling out N-400. However, I had a petty offense (legally a misdemeanor charge), and am quite confused with some of the terms used in Questions 15-18.

It was a fishing code violation. The officer stopped me and later handed me a ticket, just like what one would expience with a speeding violation. I certainly was *cited* and *charged*. However, was I
a. *arrested*?
b. *detained*?
The case was closed after I paid my fine - it was like no contest. Was that a
c. *conviction*?

Some people are saying here that one should bring along the court documents to the interview. My question is whether these documents should be submitted along with the application.

Appreciate your opinion on these, and thanks in advance!
 
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