I was worried when I applied cause I had been stopped 3 times in the past 2001-2003 for speeding, broken tail light, and not having my headlights on at night. Of course all 3 no driver's license. Went to court paid my fees and everything was cool, but I wasn't sure if they were marked as misdemeanors. Lucky me once i requested my records I noticed they were all bumped down to traffic infractions by the judges at the time.

Point being, there doesn't seem to be a pattern. My sister applied same time as me and still hasn't been approved as well and she's clean.