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Misdemeanors do not rise to the level of felonies, however they can still be serious charges. In Ohio, there are five categories of misdemeanors, which are described by using numbers to correspond with the seriousness of the offense. Typical misdemeanors include OVI / DUI, traffic violations, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, assault, theft, trespass, and other similar crimes.
Those convicted of misdemeanors are often punished with probation, community service, license restrictions, rehabilitative counseling or services, jail time not exceeding one year, and significant fines. If a jail sentence is imposed, it is severed at a local, city, or county jail rather then a state or federal prison.
The following table represents the possible jail sentencing ranges and fines for misdemeanors in Ohio.
Misdemeanors [O.R.C. 2929.24 & 2929.28]
Contact The Meranda Law Firm to speak with an experienced defense attorney if you have been charged with any of the following:
The Meranda Law Firm handles Criminal Cases for clients in the following counties/cities throughout central Ohio, Licking County, Perry County, Franklin County, Fairfield County, Delaware County, Pickaway County, Madison County, Union County, Marion County, Knox County, Muskingum County, Coshocton County, Morrow County, Clark County, Newark, Columbus, Heath, Granville, Johnstown, Pataskala, Mount Vernon, Lancaster, New Lexington, Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, New Albany, Westerville, Hebron, Circleville, Kirkersville, and Alexandria.
Those convicted of misdemeanors are often punished with probation, community service, license restrictions, rehabilitative counseling or services, jail time not exceeding one year, and significant fines. If a jail sentence is imposed, it is severed at a local, city, or county jail rather then a state or federal prison.
The following table represents the possible jail sentencing ranges and fines for misdemeanors in Ohio.
Misdemeanors [O.R.C. 2929.24 & 2929.28]
| DEGREE | MAXIMUM JAIL TIME | MAXIMUM FINES |
| First Degree (M1) | Max sentence of 180 days | $1000 |
| Second Degree (M2) | Max sentence of 90 days | $750 |
| Third Degree (M3) | Max sentence of 60 days | $500 |
| Fourth Degree (M4) | Max sentence of 30 days | $250 |
| Minor Misdemeanor (MM) | None | $150 |
Contact The Meranda Law Firm to speak with an experienced defense attorney if you have been charged with any of the following:
- OVI / DUI
- No Operators License (No Ops)
- Reckless Operation
- Driving Under Suspension (DUS)
- Domestic Violence
- Disorderly Conduct
- Theft / Shoplifting
- Trespassing
- Destruction of Property
- Assault
- Gambling
- Drug Possession
- Alcoholic Offenses
The Meranda Law Firm handles Criminal Cases for clients in the following counties/cities throughout central Ohio, Licking County, Perry County, Franklin County, Fairfield County, Delaware County, Pickaway County, Madison County, Union County, Marion County, Knox County, Muskingum County, Coshocton County, Morrow County, Clark County, Newark, Columbus, Heath, Granville, Johnstown, Pataskala, Mount Vernon, Lancaster, New Lexington, Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, New Albany, Westerville, Hebron, Circleville, Kirkersville, and Alexandria.