I am very worried. I was caught shoplifting at a retail store in Texas and the worth of the item was under $50. I was not arrested however I got a ticket. I hired a lawyer who convinced me to accept deferred adjudication. I was assured that this incident would not show up on my employer background check since I was never arrested. Is this true? Does not getting arrested make a differece?
Also, is there any way for me to check my records to either make sure there is nothing there, or, if my shoplifting mistake shows up, not accept the job offer that I just got?
I've just graduated from college and I am worried sick that this one mistake will follow me forever.

