Felony Charges in Columbus
What is the Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor?
In Ohio, a felony is distinguished from a misdemeanor in that felonies are considered more serious and generally carry a possible prison sentences of over 1 year. This difference can have a substantial impact on college applications, immigration proceedings, and future job prospects as well personal liberty. As such, aside from the penalties imposed by the court, the outcome of a case can have a long term impact on a person’s life and family. Columbus felony attorneys can address many felony charges like assault, providing legal counsel and criminal defense.
The Importance of Good Legal Counsel
Sometimes, felony charges are dismissed if law enforcement hasn’t properly followed the law themselves. Other times, charges can be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. For this reason, it is especially important to have an experienced attorney on your side from the very beginning to ensure the best possible outcome. At Funkhouser Law, our Columbus based criminal defense lawyers fight felony charges to lessen, not only the short-term consequences but also the long-term impacts of serious criminal charges made against our clients. The Columbus felony attorneys at Funkhouser Law have personally and successfully handled every type of serious felony charge from the investigation phase through final argument during a jury trial. There is no better protection from a felony charge in Columbus than an experienced criminal attorney.
Felony Charges
Ohio Felony Law divides felonies into six categories based on the seriousness of the crime. These categories are used for the purposes of imposing penalties. The categories include unclassified felonies and first through fifth degree felonies, listed below. For a felony conviction, the burden of proof required to obtain a conviction by the prosecutor is “proof beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Felony Classification
- F-1
- F-2
- F-3
- F-4
- F-5
Prison Term
- 3-11 years
- 2-8 years
- 1-5 years
- 6-18 months
- 6-12 months
Maximum Fine
- $20,000
- $15,000
- $10,000
- $5,000
- $2,500
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