Patriots cornerback Jack Jones will be arraigned in East Boston Municipal Court this week after being arrested for allegedly attempting to bring two firearms onto a flight at Logan International Airport last Friday.

His arraignment is likely to begin Tuesday. Then, could Jones go to prison?

If so, for how long?

Will he ever play for the Patriots again?

To shed light on the legal challenges and journey ahead, the Herald consulted with several Massachusetts attorneys and law experts. Jones’ agent did not return an email seeking comment.

According to Massachusetts State Police, Jones, 25, has been charged with two counts of each of the following: possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport, possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm and possession of a large-capacity feeding device.

According to State Police, the firearms were discovered Friday in a passenger’s carry-on luggage at a security checkpoint in Terminal B at approximately 5:30 p.m. A state trooper was called to the scene, where Jones was promptly questioned and arrested. Jones was booked at the State Police-Logan Airport barracks, and his bail was set at $50,000.

Following the arrest, the Transportation Security Administration released a statement detailing the discovery of the firearms. The TSA did not mention Jones by name, but described a “male passenger ticketed for travel to Los Angeles International Airport.” The firearms were loaded and detected during an X-ray screening, authorities said.

If he’s convicted and sentenced consecutively on all charges, Jones could face more than 30 years in prison. However, because of the minimal evidence available — and it’s not yet known whether the state will pursue all charges as presently listed — Jones’ most likely range of penalties is unclear. (Of note: most prison and jail sentences are served concurrently rather than consecutively.)

Two of the charges Jones faces — unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a large-capacity feeding device — carry mandatory minimum sentences. Massachusetts law states anyone convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm must serve at least 1 1/2 years in jail or 2 1/2 years in a state prison. A state prison sentence would first require an indictment.

The large-capacity feeding device charge would also require indicting Jones and therefore moving his case to Suffolk County Superior Court. The mandatory minimum sentence for possession of a large-capacity feeding device is 2 1/2 years in a state prison with a maximum penalty of 10 years. This is the only charge Jones faces that cannot be tried at the district level and must be tried in Superior Court.

The penalties for his other charges are as follows: possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport (maximum 2 1/2 years in jail or 5 years in state prison and/or maximum $5,000 fine); possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card (maximum 2 1/2 years in jail or maximum $500 fine); and carrying a loaded firearm (maximum 2 1/2 years in jail, if first convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm.

If Jones is convicted and imprisoned for unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a loaded firearm, he must serve those sentences consecutively, not concurrently, per Massachusetts state law. One domino falling into another.

Jones will be arraigned in East Boston District Court this week. His pre-trial date will be set within the next few weeks or months. The police report from his arrest, containing details of the firearms’ discovery and Jones’ questioning, should become public.

The chief question then becomes: where will Jones’ case be adjudicated?

If the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office opts to indict any or all of the charges, the case will move to Suffolk Superior Court. There, the chances Jones receives a significant sentence will increase dramatically, especially if he’s indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm and/or possession of a large-capacity feeding device.

If the District Attorney’s office drops the two counts of possessing a large-capacity feeding device, Jones’ case could remain in district court. There, his harshest potential penalties would be off the table. The DA’s office might also opt to “break down” or reduce the charges, including those with mandatory minimum sentences. Theoretically, the DA could eliminate the mandatory minimum prison time for the unlawful possession charges, allowing Jones to serve 18 months in jail with the chance of an early release and parole instead of serving the entire 18 months.

It’s also worth noting Logan International Airport falls within federal jurisdiction, though federal intervention in this case is believed to be unlikely.

It’s far too early to tell.

But according to experts, the odds are against Jones, based on the available information.

The charges carrying mandatory minimum sentences are a significant obstacle. The likelihood of indictment is another. Jones’ prior record is another issue.

In the spring of 2018, Jones was arrested for his involvement in the burglary of a Panda Express restaurant in California. He faced felony charges of commercial burglary and felony conspiracy to commit a crime. Those charges were later reduced to a misdemeanor count of commercial burglary as part of a plea agreement involving 45-day house arrest.

History indicates the NFL will bide its time when deciding on a punishment, which should eventually be several games. The league does not tether itself to the criminal justice system’s results or standards of proof. As the case plays out, Jones might also find himself on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

As for the Patriots, owner Robert Kraft can choose to cut ties with Jones at any time with minimal financial penalty. Asked about Jones’ arrest Friday night, a team spokesperson said: “We have been notified that Jack Jones was arrested at Logan Airport earlier today. We are in the process of gathering more information and will not be commenting further at this time.”

Multiple legal experts suggested the high-profile nature of this case will hurt Jones.

The District Attorney’s office knows it will soon join Jones in the spotlight during these proceedings and be scrutinized with every step. It’s common in cases like these for deals to be reached between the prosecution and defense. But Jones has a record. He’s allegedly committed five felonies in a highly public place, including one that could drag him into Superior Court.

As far as this case goes, the prosecution is already in the red zone. And Jones is leaning back on his heels.