I just asked the DWI question... here is how they ask about being convicted of a crime.?

Question

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a traffic violation?
(Note: Please exclude misdemeanor convictions for marijuana-related offenses more than two years old; any misdemeanor conviction more than 5 years old; convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally eradicated; and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was successfully completed or otherwise discharged and the case was judicially dismissed. A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case will be considered on its own merits.)

Answer 1

If the DWI was a misdemeanor in the state in which you were convicted AND the conviction was less than 5 years ago, you must list it.

Answer 2

A DWI is NOT considered a traffic offense in most states, it is a criminal offense. This is bolstered by the fact that you states it was a misdemeanor, traffic offenses (like speeding) are not labeled misdemeanors in most states.

Based on what you say here, you need to list the conviction since it happened in the last 5 years. The fact that you completed your sentence does not charge the fact you were convicted.

If you get an interview, be prepared to discuss the case. Specifically, be ready to answer such questions about what you have learned from the experience and what you have done to prevent it from happening again.

Answer 3

That is a pretty standard question. Almost word for word on most employment applications.

I'm assuming the DWI conviction was a misdomeanor. If so, list the DWI if the conviction occured less than 5 years ago.

Answer 4

DWI is a felony, not a traffic violation.

Answer 5

hmmm
i think DWI is a traffic offense