Not likely, you might however be eligible to apply for an 1-601 waiver
Sounds like a good call to me.
It depends on which law, how many charges you had, and how old you were.
It can be. "Moral turpitude" is somewhat of a catch all.
(in the US) Importuning is NOT a crime of moral turpitude.
They accused the positions of moral turpitude.
The President was guilty of many acts of moral turpitude.
No, that charge is not a crime involving moral turpitude.
I don't think there is a 'most common form' of moral turpitude. But wiki has a list of common types of moral turpitude... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_turpitude
Yes, it is a crime of moral turpitude (regardless of the stolen good's value). Even in travelling under the VWP, a visitor would still be required to get an ESTA beforehand. One of the questions asked on the ESTA is if you were convicted of a crime of moral turpitude. You must answer honestly. In your case, it is highly probable that an ESTA, and therefore entry under the VWP would be denied.
No. Moral Turpitude is a more serious crime committed and the conviction level charged. You do have Moral Turpitude Law. However, if the crime or charge prevents you from obtaining a professional license or interferes with any kind of career position than, it is a by all mean Moral Turpitude.
No. Moral turpitude refers generally to conduct that shocks the public conscience. Offenses such as murder, voluntary manslaughter, kidnaping, robbery, and aggravated assaults involve moral turpitude. However, simple assaults not involving dangerous weapons or evil intent do not involve moral turpitude.
He was fired from his job because of his moral turpitude when he was caught embezzling company funds.