Plea Bargains: Arrested for Shoplifting in NYC, Issued Dat P.l. 165.40

My question involves criminal law for the state of: NEW YORK

P.l. 165.40 Nyc I was arrested a few day's ago in NYC for shoplifting. I was fingerprinted, photographed and held in a cell with others for several hours. I was released and issued a DAT with the code 165.40 on it. I am to appear in court in a few weeks. This is the first time I have ever been arrested in my life. I have no prior record at all. The security guard at the store is a former NYC Detective. I was told by the security guard that when I go to court I should ask for something called an ACD. My question is, will I be able to get this "offered" to me? I don't want to have to go to jail and I don't want to have this on my record. I am out of work and this would really hinder any future job applications etc. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!