Ohio Felony Lawyer

In Ohio, a felony is considered to be the higher category of criminal offenses, when compared to misdemeanors. Depending on the severity of the crime, some can be categorized as either a felony or a misdemeanor, though the offenses may be quite similar. For example, the manufacture, sale, or possession of illegal drugs may be considered a felony while the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs may be considered a misdemeanor offense.

Are you or someone you know being charged for a felony crime? If so, contact our Ohio felony lawyer today!

Crimes commonly categorized as felonies include:

• aggravated assault and battery
• burglary
• embezzlement
• grand theft
• robbery
• treason
• espionage
• racketeering
• murder
• rape
• kidnapping

Ohio has divided all the participants of a crime into 4 different categories. They are as follows:

• first-degree principals: those who actually committed the crime in question
• second-degree principals: those who have aided or were present at the scene of the crime
• accessories before the crime: those who helped the principal offender before the crime took place
• accessories after the fact: those who aided the principal after the offense took place

Being charged of a felony can bring serious consequences to the life of the accused. They can receive sentences ranging from probation to imprisonment to the death penalty, depending on the crime. Felons can also face additional setbacks such as the loss of voting rights, restriction from obtaining special licenses, being banned from purchasing or possessing deadly weapons, and the ineligibility to run for or be elected to governmental office.

Are you or someone you know being charged for a felony crime? If so, contact our Ohio felony lawyer today!

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