Criminal Penalties

Criminal sentencing can be extremely complicated depending on the specifics of the criminal charge. The information below will provide you with a general idea of the sentencing ranges for the majority of criminal charges.

 

Ohio Felonies Are Classified As Follows:

OffenseMinimum TermMaximum TermMaximum Fine
Agg. Murder Life Death $25,000.00
Murder 15 years Life $15,000.00
F-1 3 years 11 years $20,000.00
F-2 2 years 8 years $15,000.00
F-3 9 months 60 months $10,000.00
F-4 6 months 18 months $ 5,000.00
F-5 6 months 12 months $ 2,500.00

Ohio Misdemeanors Are Classified As Follows:
Offense Minimum Term Maximum Term Maximum Fine
M-1 None 180 days $1,000.00
M-2 None 90 days $ 750.00
M-3 None 60 days $ 500.00
M-4 None 30 days $ 250.00
M-M None None $ 150.00
 

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