<human>: Can you summarize the given text in a few sentences?

Almost two years ago, my (now ex) girlfriend got caught stealing a box o condoms. I was not stealing, but I was with her when she did. I did not stop her, but I also was not aware that she was stealing. She got caught, and I went to jail with her. I lawyered up, but the lawyer said that it would be best if I plead guilty, as to avoid a costly trial with Wal-Mart that would likely result in a conviction, even if I wasn't actually guilty. I was told that Wal-Mart goes all-out on their lawyers, and that they would hire a lawyer even if the ends didn't justify the means, so that they could prove a point.

The judge was nice and didn't sentence a fine or jail time to me, but he did for my girlfriend. I did plead guilty, and that is still on my record.

Two years later, and I am still having trouble finding employers that will hire me. Lots of my friends have said that it would be better to just lie on an application and that many employers don't check criminal history.

I currently have a job, but as the company will likely go under in the next three years, I am looking for a new career.

Is it best to lie on an application? On all of the ones I have filled out, I have not lied. It seems underhanded, even if I did not commit the crime. What would you guys do?
<bot>: Pleaded guilty to stealing, but didn't actually steal. No jail time, no fine (aside from court costs) no community service. Trouble finding a job.