No, but it is a possibility for all levels of shoplifting in Arizona. Even shoplifting property valued at less than $1,000 could come with up to six months of jail time. An attorney can improve your chances of staying out of jail with a shoplifting conviction. Your lawyer could use your lack of a criminal record to negotiate a probation plea deal, instead, for example. The odds of serving time in jail or prison for shoplifting increase if you have a prior criminal record – especially a felony record.