Domestic Violence affeting citizenship

[Venu22 0]

I have read so many threads here with a lot of people in the same boat as I am. this is my boat:

1. I'm in DMV area. My wife and I had a huge argument in mid to late 2013 where she hit me and sprayed pepper spray and I pushed her and she had bruises on her knees. I called 911 and police arrested us both on assault 2nd degree (MD CR3-203). She was released few hours after and I was kept in jail overnight. We both went through pre-trial supervision and some classes while waiting for trial. At the hearing we both plead not guilty to assault 2nd degree charges and, after invoking spousal privilege of the other person, we were both acquitted. The Document states "invoking spousal privilege". Without knowing that we have to get certified copies, we immediately had the records expunged. Since the case is dismissed, there are no arrest records, etc... I didn't know, so I don't have a certified disposition either. i got a document from the court saying nothing exists on the case. I have letter from the lawyer certifying the acquittal.

2. Then about an year later, she got a TPO, but it was dismissed. Then a few months later she got another TPO, but this time we went to court and she asked it to be dismissed. When I go to the court website, you can still see the two TROs.

3. I also didn't register for Selective service system since I wasn't aware of it. I did get a status information letter.

4. We had a bunch of over due taxes. I'm in the process of paying them.

Since my GC expires in 9 months, my options are citizenship or renew GC. Both has a criminal check. So, after talking to a lawyer I applied for N-400 right when we were going through the divorce. Now we are officially divorced.

I'm really nervous about the interview and extremely anxious about a bad outcome. Could some members who had similar situations tell me what their experience with the process, what was asked/answered during the interview, and the out come of the case?

Thank you very much for all your help.

Venu

Edited September 18, 2015 by Venu22