I just got caught shoplifting at a Kohl's in ND. The police were called and I was "arrested" (not taken to jail but given a notice to appear in court and escorted out of the building). I am 22 and had a completely clean record prior to this incident, so I contacted a criminal defense lawyer and he said that my only option would be to try and get a deferred sentence. I recently just got a $225 court fine and a 1-year deferred sentence. I know that this will remain on my record for the time of probation, but I am wondering what happens after that?? Once I have completed the one-year probation period, the lawyer said that the record will be sealed. I have a job now, but my questions is that when I go to find another job in a couple years, what will show up on my record if the company does a background check? How likely is it that they will be able to see the arrest or deferred sentence on my record? Any information is greatly appreciated because I can't seem to find much on this. Thanks!! On a side note, this is not a proud moment in my life and was a very foolish decision on my part!

