I was falsely charged with a shoplifting(worth $6) and I plan to fight this case. My finger prints were taken. The case filed against me does not make me inadmissable as it carries a maximum penalty of $500 fine and 6 months of sentence.

But my immediate issue is that I need to travel outisde US urgently.I do not need to get visa stamping done.

My concern is what may be the potential issues at the port of entry while the case is pending in the court ? Do the charges appear on my record before case is settled one way or another ?

Please respond as this has been a very difficult time for me and looking for any help I can get.

Thanks !