Can You Get ACD for Shoplifting Offenses

My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York (Manhattan)

I am a non-resident, working for an non-profit international organization in the city.

I was charged with shoplifting (price tag switching) a value of $35 from a large department store. I freaked out when being interrogated at the store and said "I did it" after denying any wrong-doing for awhile. I was given the impression that confessing wouldn't get the cops involved, but the security manager got peeved because I waited until he went to examine the clothes in the store to acknowledge anything, and so called the cops. I don't know what the security officers at the store wrote up, but in my panic, I signed what they asked me to and lied about having a US-issued ID and my occupation. When the cops arrived, I was arrested (and have no recollection of whether or not the Miranda rights were read to me) and the security officer passed all the write ups/documents they had prepared and that I had signed to them. At the precinct, I was issued a DAT and have to appear for arraignment in a month.

What are the consequences of pleading non-guilty vs. pleading guilty in the light of me:

1) "confessing"

2) on immigration procedures

Is an ACD something I can ask for if the prosecution doesn't offer it? I'm not sure what evidence they have against me and given that I do not do well under such pressure, I think they may present the case as if I had acted will full intention. This is my first (and will be my only) run-in with the law. I am an upright resident who take school and work very seriously, and lives a very normal life. I wasn't thinking straight when I put the tags on the items. I can show that I have perfect financial records having shopped at this store for thousands of dollars over the last few years.

Many thanks.

They can offer an acd,if not ask about a reduction to disordely conduct but acd is better imo. Just plead not guitly and discuss the case with an immgration lawyer.

Bringing that up, will make them wonder just how much you have stolen over the years.