In Ohio any case that carries with it the potential of prison for six months or more is a felony. There are numerous felonies. Everything from murder and rape to theft and drug possession are felonies. A felony carries significant penalties that will stay with you forever. Not only is there the possibility of spending time in prison, but it will also impact your ability to obtain employment, your ability to own a firearm, and your ability to vote. There may be conditions imposed on you in lieu of prison, or once you are released that still restrict your freedom. Felonies may carry life in prison in some circumstances.
Our attorneys have handled felonies of all kinds. We have handled murder cases, sex crimes, felonious assaults, domestic violence, engaging in a patter of corrupt activity, drug possession and drug trafficking cases, kidnapping, theft, grand theft, theft in office, identity fraud, possession of a hoax weapon of mass destruction, and virtually every other type of felony. We have handled felonies in Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Champaign, Miami, Darke, Warren, Butler, Highland, Clermont, Preble, Hamilton, Shelby and Ross Counties.
If you are facing a felony charge you should promptly contact an attorney with experience to help advise you and guide you through the process. Feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment to discuss your options. Our initial consultation is free of charge.
Violent crimes in Ohio can range from a assault charges (felony and misdemeanor), domestic violence charges (felony and misdemeanor), murder charges, and aggravated robbery. There are certain defenses that an experienced attorney knows how to uncover and present.
Whether its your first time getting a ticket or if you have been stopped multiple times there is very little that is as frustrating as an officer stopping your car and you leaving with a ticket. Traffic matters can be as serious as a DUI or a hit and run case, or as small as a stop sign violation. It is best to know what defenses, if any, you have available to you before you go to court. Some traffic offenses can carry serious penalties beyond mere monetary fines. Some offenses can carry jail time, loss of your driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, or other ramifications that are long lasting.
There are various degrees of assault under Ohio law, which can constitute misdemeanors or felonies depending on a number of factors. The most serious is felonious assault. These cases are an assault where either a deadly weapon was used or which resulted in serious injuries. The most serious is an assault on a police officer which is a first degree felony, otherwise felonious assault is typically charged as a second degree felony. These cases carry a presumption of prison and a sentence of anywhere from 2-8 years. In order for the State to meet its burden it must show that a person intentionally acted in a way to injure another either by using a deadly weapon (which is a very broad term) or that resulted in serious injuries (again a very broad term). There are some defenses available, such as self defense, defense of others, or that it was an aggravated assault brought on by special circumstances. An experienced attorney can identify what issues may be present and develop a strategy for resolving these cases.