We must wait to see what the regulations will say on this subject. Discuss these issues with your attorney to see if the new law helps your individual case. My friend was caught shoplifting one year ago. The arrest occurred in Washington State. Shoplifting in considered as gross misdemeanor there.
Maximum punishment is no more than one year.
He completed pre-trial diversion probation for eleven months. The case was closed after that. He has provided this information in the Form I-485. Your friend needs to consult a skilled immigration lawyer in person. This kind of case is very delicate and serious.