What is a Conviction Set-Aside in Arizona?

One common inquiry frequently asked is regarding the meaning of a "set-aside" conviction in Arizona. Essentially, a set-aside changes the designation of the conviction from "guilty" to "set-aside" and eliminates certain negative consequences associated with a "guilty" label. According to Arizona Revised Statute 13-905, most misdemeanor and felony convictions are eligible for a set-aside. However, there are certain offenses that are not eligible, such as dangerous offenses, most sex offenses, and crimes invo