Hey Darelia don't worry and apply I also had a misdemeanor for battery. You see when I was 18 i got into a fight with my neighbor the cops were called and we both were taken in. I had my fingerprints and photo taken. I stood in the police station for about 8 hours untill my parents paid the bond. Then I had court and since we both dropped the charges against each other the case was dismiss. Make sure you send your disposition were it states that your case was dismiss. But don't worry I was just as nervous as you but I did consult two different lawyers and they told me that I was a ok to apply so I did and I was approved dec 27 Good Luck
