What are some penalties that I may face if convicted of a crime?
Depending upon the specific offense, and the gravity of the charges (whether an infraction, felony or misdemeanor) an individual will face different penalties. These may include: imprisonment in state prison or county jail, fines, restitution, community service, probation, parole, registration as a sex offender, registration as a narcotics offender, property seizure, driver’s license suspension and more.