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Felony & Misdemeanor Charges

Felony & Misdemeanor Charges

Defend Against Felony and Misdemeanor Charges with Our Legal Help in Medina and Northeast Ohio!

Defend Against Felony and Misdemeanor Charges with Our Legal Help in the Medina and Northeast Ohio!

Aggressive Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer in Medina protecting your rights!

Aggressive Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer in Medina protecting your rights!

In Ohio, crimes are divided into two categories – felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies carry more severe punishments and can result in imprisonment with larger fines than misdemeanors. We fully understand Ohio criminal law and know you have the right to a jury trial for both felony and misdemeanor offenses (provided the misdemeanor offense carries a potential jail sentence and you make a timely demand). We have the skill and 35 years of experience to defend you.

As a former criminal prosecutor in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties Attorney Sheldon knows how to make the system work for you. He has excellent relationships with the judges and prosecutors in Medina, Summit, Wayne Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.

Proven Track Record

David C. Sheldon with a proven record of accomplishments in the court room and who is dedicated to fighting for your rights and freedom in Medina.

Contact Us: David C. Sheldon, Criminal Law Attorney

If you or some one you know has been arrested or charged with any misdemeanor or felony crime, call The Law Office of David Craig Sheldon at 330.723.8788 or contact the firm online to schedule your FREE initial consultation today.

Felonies

Felony convictions carry severe penalties, including life in prison or a death sentence on certain aggravated murder charges. Stakes are high if you commit a felony. You can be classified as a convicted felon for life, lose your right to vote, be subject to employment discrimination, or denied a professional license or housing. David C. Sheldon is a criminal defense lawyer experienced at aggressively fighting for your rights on felony charges in the common pleas courts in Ohio.

In Ohio, felonies are categorized into five different levels, ranging from the most serious (first-degree felony) to the least serious (fifth-degree felony). The penalties for a felony conviction in Ohio can include imprisonment, fines, and other consequences.

Here are the different types of felonies in Ohio:

  1. First-degree felony: The most serious type of felony in Ohio, punishable by 3 – 4 1/2 to 11 -1 6 1/2 years in prison and fines of up to $20,000. Examples include aggravated murder, rape, and kidnapping.
  2. Second-degree felony: Punishable by 2 – 3 to 8 – 12 years in prison and fines of up to $15,000. Examples include involuntary manslaughter, robbery, and burglary.
  3. Third-degree felony: Punishable by 9 months to 36 months in prison, and certain third-degree felony offenses 1 to 5 years in prison (i.e., sex offenses) and fines of up to $10,000. Examples include tampering with evidence, ,having a weapon while under disability, fleeing and eluding a police officer that carries a substantial risk of physical harm.
  4. Fourth-degree felony: Punishable by 6 to 18 months in prison and fines of up to $5,000. Examples include theft, forgery, and drug possession.
  5. Fifth-degree felony: The least serious type of felony in Ohio, punishable by 6 to 12 months in prison and fines of up to $2,500. Examples include theft, drug possession, and breaking and entering.

In Ohio, crimes are divided into two categories – felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies carry more severe punishments and can result in imprisonment with larger fines than misdemeanors. We fully understand Ohio criminal law and know you have the right to a jury trial for both felony and misdemeanor offenses. We have the skill and 35 years of experience to defend you.

As a former criminal prosecutor in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties Attorney Sheldon knows how to make the system work for you. He has relationships with the judges and prosecutors in Medina, Summit, Wayne and Cuyahoga counties.

Proven Track Record

David C. Sheldon with a proven record of accomplishments in the court room and who is dedicated to fighting for your rights and freedom in Medina.

Contact Us: David C. Sheldon, Criminal Law Attorney

If you or some one you know has been arrested or charged with any misdemeanor or felony crime, call The Law Office of David Craig Sheldon at 330.723.8788 or contact the firm online to schedule your FREE initial consultation today.

Felonies

Felony convictions carry severe penalties, including life in prison or a death sentence on certain aggravated murder charges. Stakes are high if you commit a felony. You can be classified as a convicted felon for life, lose your right to vote, be subject to employment discrimination, or denied a professional license or housing. David C. Sheldon is a criminal defense lawyer experienced at aggressively fighting for your rights on felony charges in the common pleas courts in Ohio.

In Ohio, felonies are categorized into five different levels, ranging from the most serious (first-degree felony) to the least serious (fifth-degree felony). The penalties for a felony conviction in Ohio can include imprisonment, fines, and other consequences.

Here are the different types of felonies in Ohio:

  1. First-degree felony: The most serious type of felony in Ohio, punishable by 3 to 11 years in prison and fines of up to $20,000. Examples include aggravated murder, rape, and kidnapping.
  2. Second-degree felony: Punishable by 2 to 8 years in prison and fines of up to $15,000. Examples include involuntary manslaughter, robbery, and burglary.
  3. Third-degree felony: Punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000. Examples include aggravated assault, grand theft, and drug possession.
  4. Fourth-degree felony: Punishable by 6 to 18 months in prison and fines of up to $5,000. Examples include theft, forgery, and drug possession.
  5. Fifth-degree felony: The least serious type of felony in Ohio, punishable by 6 to 12 months in prison and fines of up to $2,500. Examples include theft, drug possession, and breaking and entering.

Felonies include crimes like:

  • Aggravated murder
  • Murder
  • Burglary
  • Kidnapping
  • Voluntary manslaughter
  • Aggravated assault
  • Theft of property
  • Breaking and entering
  • Grand theft
  • Receiving stolen property
  • Weapons violations
  • Drug crimes

Misdemeanors

In Ohio, misdemeanors are criminal offenses that are less serious than felonies and carry less severe penalties. Misdemeanors in Ohio are classified into five different categories, with the least serious being minor misdemeanors and the most serious being first-degree misdemeanors. Here are some examples of misdemeanor crimes in Ohio:

  1. First-degree misdemeanor: Domestic violence, assault, and theft of property worth less than $1,000.
  2. Second-degree misdemeanor:  Obstruction of official business, criminal damaging or endangering, and possession of drug abuse instruments.
  3. Third-degree misdemeanor: Negligent assault, criminal mischief, soliciting
  4. Fourth-degree misdemeanor: persistent disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana over 100 grams but less than 200 grams, and criminal trespass.
  5. Minor misdemeanor: possession of marijuana less than 100 grams, speeding, disorderly conduct.

The penalties for misdemeanor convictions in Ohio can include fines, community service, probation, and jail time, depending on the severity of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal history. It’s important to note that the penalties for a misdemeanor conviction in Ohio can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case, including factors such as the severity of the offense, any aggravating or mitigating factors, and the defendant’s prior criminal history.

When your rights and freedom are at stake, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer at The Law Office of David Craig Sheldon to represent you when you are arrested or charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor crime in Medina, Strongsville and Northeast Ohio.