Misdemeanor charges in Ohio include traffic tickets and DUI / OVI / drunk driving cases along with other offenses like theft, assault, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, etc.
Misdemeanors are not as serious as Ohio Felony charges, but can lead to serious repercussions such as jail time, fines, and probation.
In Ohio,there are five differing degrees of misdemeanors, which include the following:
| Degree |
Max Jail time |
Max Fine |
| 1st |
6 months |
$1,000 |
| 2nd |
90 days |
$750 |
| 3rd |
60 days |
$500 |
| 4th |
30 days |
$250 |
| Minor |
no jail |
$150 |
Additional penalties for misdemeanor charges include driver's license suspensions, required counseling or rehabilitative service, probation, and others.
The Cleveland Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys at DeMarco & Triscaro represents clients on any misdemeanor case, including:
- Theft
- Drug Possession
- Trespassing
- Domestic Violence
- Assault
- Disorderly Conduct
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW)
- Gambling
- Passing Bad Checks
- Drunk Driving / DUI / OVI
- No Operators License
- Driving Under Suspension (DUS)
- Speeding
- Drag Racing
- Reckless Operation
- Traffic signal violations
- Assured Clear Distance (ACD)
To consult with an experienced and aggressive Cleveland misdemeanor attorney contact DeMarco and Triscaro.
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