If they reported it to the authorities, there's a good chance that you WILL be prosecuted. This is almost certainly independent on whether you pay the civil demand or not.
What to expect:
1. Expect a letter from Target's "lawyers" demanding compensation for damage that people like you cause them.
2. Expect a possibility that you will receive an inquiry from the police or district attorney as to your criminal activity.
3. You're already in Target's watch list (so you bet the other Targets in the area know you're a thief and a possibly a prohibited person).
What to do:
1. STOP STEALING.
2. Stay out of TARGET, specifically the one you were caught in, and if you were issued a Tresspass notice that covers the entire chain: ALL TARGETS.
3. If contacted by the police/district attorney, decline to speak to them without an attorney. If they arrest you and insist or you are charged, get an attorney.
4. STOP STEALING.
The time to worry about it showing up on your record was before you broke the law. This wasn't a one-time thing by your own admission. You're just upset now that you were caught.
Many Michigan courts will allow you a diversion that allows you to avoid a conviction on your record if you serve some sort of probation. However, you'll need a judge to work this. Michigan courts are all over the place on this. Some judges permit it, some are extremely opposed to it. We can't advise you as a result.

