I was recently fired from my job for taking cash for inventory and letting it walk out.

I was recently fired from my job when confronted about taking cash for inventory and letting it walk out. I confessed and wrote a letter stating what I did along with my former manager. He did the same as well. We were informed that a statement, while not taking away what we did, would be taken into consideration. Afterwards I received my last check and then did not hear from them. I finally received a circuit court summons to appear for an arraignment this week. I applied for a public defender because I don't really have the means at this moment to seek a private attorney. My former manager and myself have both sent e-mails and called regarding them allowing us to start immediate restitution but have not gotten much feedback. We are being charged with two counts. one of theft over 1000 under 10000, the other theft scheme over 1000 under 10000. I just don't know what to do or expect. I had to call public defender and finally reached someone and they told me that I didn't have to show up.