I was caught shoplifting for a cream - $80. Police was called and my photos and fingerprints were taken. I have a court date of 1st feb 2012. I hired a lawyer and he said since it is my first offence and I was never arrested before or have any criminal background, he can get me a plea bargain and So for the question: Were you ever arrested and stuff - My answer would be arrested- yes; convicted - No. But I am still concerned if it will show on my background check as a criminal record. I am about to apply for a green card application in a few months. I wanted to know how will this impact my green card application. Also I am going out of the country for 3 weeks on 10 feb.Will I be able to re-enter US if my trial is pending and I am not convicted.

