I had almost the same situation happen to me exactly. And have some of the same questions. Like okay, I've paid restitution but do I have a criminal record? My best advice is to just pay what they want and hope they don't pursue it further.
Is it possible to have a criminal record without ever going to court, or speaking to the police?
I was recently fired from my job for theft. I was having a bit of a drug problem, which I have since kicked. But anyway, I had to meet with the loss prevention specialist and he had me sign a few...