Felonies are the most serious crimes, leading to time in prison along with other harsh penalties. What's interesting about felonies is that they can be very similar to misdemeanors. For example, a state might have a misdemeanor for theft if the amount stolen was under...
Felonies
What should you know about a felony charge?
Felony crimes are different than misdemeanors, because they are usually punishable with imprisonment that lasts longer than a year. In some states, including Ohio, certain penalties can be punished with death. Felonies are the most serious crimes. They're typically...
Hoax leads to 40 felony charges against Ohio teen
It's not often you hear about a teen facing multiple felonies, but a teen in Ohio is facing 40 over claims that they were involved in a swatting hoax in Dodge County. According to an article out of Dodge Co. Wisconsin, a hoax phone call had been received in March 2018...
What are Ohio’s gun control laws?
If you are a felon, then there are some special laws that may apply to you. Of them is one important law regarding your right to obtain and use a gun. Ohio's laws dictate several situations in which people may not possess or own a gun. To avoid getting into trouble...
Freedoms lost by convicted felons in Ohio
Being convicted of a felony in Ohio brings with it a lot of consequences. For starters, the convicted felon will be sentenced to prison. Depending on the crime committed, the felon could be facing anywhere from one year to life in prison. The felon might also face...
DNA collection of criminal defendants in Ohio under scrutiny
Ohio maintains a database of DNA profiles. They are designed to aid police investigators as they track down criminals involved in cold cases and new cases alike. By law, everyone arrested on a felony charge is required to submit genetic material that can then be added...
What do the courts consider before sentencing?
Felonies in Ohio are penalized in accordance with the felony sentencing guidelines within the state. The state published documents that state that the point of penalizing those who have committed crimes is to make sure the public is protected against future crimes....
Man accused of theft, scamming homeowners faces felony charges
A man in Milford has been charged in relation to a roofing scam, according to a July 2 report. The report out of Cincinnati states that there were nine different homeowners who were stolen from during the course of the scam. The man accused of scamming the homeowners,...
Vandalism in Ohio: Railroads versus general vandalism
When you think of vandalism, you might imagine a person painting graffiti on a wall or damaging a neighbor's plants. Usually, it's something seen as a juvenile crime, but that's not always the reality. Depending on the kind of damage caused, a person can face a felony...
2 officers dragged as suspect attempts to flee
If an officer asks you to pull over, the best thing you can do is to follow directions. If you don't, you could end up getting yourself into more trouble than if you had just listened to begin with. Take, for example, this case out of Cleveland. Two officers ended up...
