Here we go again!!

The Visa Waiver form specifically refers to crimes of Moral Turpitude.

The ESTA website FAQ refers you to the US Government website for the regulations for guidance - and in that case the OP's boyfriend is in the clear.

What the question on the ESTA form states is: <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:
" Have you ever been arrested or convicted for an offense or crime involving moral turpitude or a violation related to a controlled substance; or been arrested or convicted for two or more offenses for which the aggregate sentence to confinement was five years or more; or been a controlled substance trafficker; or are you seeking entry to engage in criminal or immoral activities?"

quote:
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Crimes involving moral turpitude - Such offenses generally involve conduct which is inherently base, vile, or depraved and contrary to the accepted rules of morality and the duties owed to persons or society in general. There are factors, such as the age of the offender or the date of the offense, that may affect whether an offense will be considered a crime involving moral turpitude for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

For further information refer to § 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(2), § 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43) and corresponding regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/quote]That very clearly would mean that the OP's boyfriend could truthfully answer 'No'

Not often(ever?) that I disagree with Katy'sGrandad and Tonish but I do on this occasion.

This is discussed at length in this and other threads.

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...33&whichpage=1