Can You Get ACD for Shoplifting Offenses

[tjfp1412]

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.

[tc498]

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.

[Disagreeable]

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