I was caught for Shoplifting in Livonia Meijer on Friday. My charge sheet says ‘Retail Fraud 3’. The amount was roughly $140. I have not been able to do anything since that happened. I made a HUGE mistake and regret it big time. I have a good career and a job with one of the big firms.
This is my first offense of any type. Is there anything I can do to keep this out of my record? I plead not guilty then and now I am talking to some lawyers. I am to appear in court on March 10th?
Is there any chance that they would inform my employer about this?
I am a Green Card holder. Can I be deported because of this?
Is there even a possibility that I might be able to put this all behind me?
Thanks in advance for your response.

