Felony Criminal Defense
Felony Criminal Defense
A Felony is the most serious category of crime that you can be charged with because a Felony conviction carries with it the most severe penalties. If you are convicted of a Felony, you will face a much larger monetary fine than you would have for a Misdemeanor, you will not be allowed to vote or possess firearms for the remainder of your life, and you might possibly have to forfeit professional licenses. In addition, a Felony conviction will appear on a background check which can affect your future employment because many employers are reluctant to hire anyone with a Felony. The biggest difference between a Misdemeanor and a Felony, though, is that a Felony can carry the possibility of time in prison, life in prison, or even death.
As with Misdemeanors, Felonies are categorized by degrees of seriousness, with a 1st degree Felony being the most serious.
The following is a list of the different degrees of Felonies in Ohio and what the penalty range is for each level of Felony:
The following is a list of some of the most common Felonies in Ohio:
A Felony conviction can lead to prison, rehabilitative treatment, community control (probation), large fines, and restrictions on how you live your life. A conviction can also affect your ability to get or keep a job, get or obtain a security clearance if you are in the military, and a conviction can stay on your permanent criminal record for life.
Remember, whether you are facing a Misdemeanor or state or federal Felony charges, you should retain an experienced criminal defense attorney before you agree to any questioning from law enforcement officials. Understanding the likely outcome of any criminal charges is crucial to making decisions about your legal defense options.
We offer a free consultation and case evaluation for anyone arrested or charged with a crime in Ohio. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, please contact Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues at (937) 293-2141 to schedule an appointment. Or, if you would prefer, you can use our form below to contact us online. In addition, we have an emergency phone number: (937) 760-4357, which we answer around-the-clock. We will discuss and analyze the case and aggressively protect your legal rights!
