How much is a Wal-Mart restitution?

The misdemeanor charge of theft will affect your life drastically. No employer wants to hire a thief. I can not stress how important it is to keep it off your record. You should hire a local criminal defense attorney that also handles class C misdemeanors to handle your case. If you are granted a deferred adjudication, you can petition the district court to expunge (erase any record of your criminal charge and arrest) usually right after you successfully complete it. Do not just pay the citation or else it will remain on your record forever. Go to court and ask for a deferred or hire an attorney to do it for you. As far as the civil demand for restitution, as long as the court does not make it a condition, you can pretty much ignore the store's request for restitution for the cost of security etc etc. The restitution should be the least of your worries.

You were ticketed for a class C misdemeanor theft case - a charge involving moral turpitude. I hope you did NOT plead guilty and agree to pay a fine or this case will be on your record for the rest of your life. At worst, you want to get a deferred disposition - a reset with conditions that will lead to dismissal. You need to consult with a lawyer IMMEDIATELY. If the court is not a court of record and 10 days has not passed, you may be able to appeal and avoid the conviction.