[Ohio-talk] Ohio Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences

[Ali Benmerzouga]

Good morning y’all,

As per our discussion during last night’s Zoom Platform call ,  here are the sentences that I have found on the Internet to all four misdemeanors.


Ohio Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences



Unless a particular Ohio criminal law allows for a specific sentence, each degree of misdemeanor offense has a maximum penalty associated with it.



First-degree misdemeanor: up to 180 days in jail.



Second-degree misdemeanor: up to 90 days in jail.



Third-degree misdemeanor: up to 60 days in jail.



Fourth degree misdemeanor: up to 30 days in jail.



Examples of misdemeanor crimes include the following:

all traffic crimes, DWI, shoplifting, petty larceny, criminal damage to property, assault, battery, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and negligent use of a firearm. The case may be prosecuted by a citing officer or by the prosecuting attorney.



Misdemeanor cases should be tried within 182 days from arraignment . If the trial is lost, an appeal must be submitted to district court within 15 days.



Misdemeanor convictions may have a substantial impact outside the actual penalties imposed such as loss of driving privileges, car insurance, or even a job.



Also, the effects of a misdemeanor conviction may be experienced years later due to a resulting permanent NCIC (national crime statistics) record.



For more info visit the following links/websites:



Ohio Crimes: Laws & Penalties<https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/topics/ohio-crimes-laws-penalties>

www.criminaldefenselawyer.com


Have a wonderful day y’all.


Ali Benmerzouga

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio -  Cleveland Chapter, Board Member,

Chair of Cleveland Chapter Legislative Committee,

Cell Phone - 440-590-0315.



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