If you are convicted of a crime in Arizona, the judge will follow established sentencing guidelines within the state statutes. Exactly what penalties you’ll face will depend on whether you’re convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, the severity of the circumstances, whether there were any aggravating factors, and any prior criminal history. Generally speaking, potential penalties for criminal conviction in Arizona include jail or prison time, fines, probation, community service, and mandatory classes. Felony convictions will include additional consequences, such as the loss of your rights to vote and own a firearm. Some crimes will have additional relevant consequences. For example, DUI convictions may result in an order to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle you drive and/or driver’s license suspension.