DS 160 Query - Traffic misdemeanor tickets- Not Guilty - Dismissed - No convictioon

[ImmigQuery]

In NY State, I was pulled over by a cop on a highway and was given 3 tickets ( misdemeanors - Criminal tickets) for driving a vehicle with suspended registration due to an insurance lapse. I was NOT arrested by the cop ( No fingerprinting, No custody). 

I have always paid my insurance bills on time and an error from my auto insurance company led to DMV suspending my registration and I was not even aware of it. 

I contacted my Insurance company who fixed the issue at the DMV and my vehicle registration suspension was rescinded within 3 days of receiving the tickets and everything was sorted out.

I appeared at the Nassau county criminal court with my attorney and the judge instantly dismissed my case with no fine or any convictions as I pled NOT GUILTY and showed the proof of continuous insurance coverage and clear DMV registration transcripts. 

I have a court disposition saying that all the charges are dismissed and sealed.

I am on H1B visa and am filling my DS 160 form and there is a question 

"have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime?" 

Since i was not arrested or convicted, should I answer a YES or NO? 

Though i was not arrested, since I was charged with 3 misdemeanors, I am confused as to whether I should answer YES or NO?

Thank you very much for your help. 
 

[pontevecchio]

The answer is NO.

[shekar11#]

It is a NO.