I got caught shoplifting at belk $108. I wasn’t handcuffed but the police was there and I have to go court. Will that affect my green card application

Assuming that this is a simple shoplifting in North Carolina, a conviction would not make you inadmissible to the United States. You must disclose any arrests and convictions to U.S.C.I.S. in your adjustment of status application. It is always a good idea to have a lawyer represent you in court on criminal cases. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.