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Criminal Penalties

Ohio Felonies Are Classified As Follows:

OffenseMinimum TermMaximum TermMaximum Fine
Agg. Murder Life w/parole after 20 years Death $25,000.00
Murder 15 years Life $15,000.00
F-1 3 years 10 years $20,000.00
F-2 2 years 8 years $15,000.00
F-3 1 year 5 years $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:

OffenseMinimum TermMaximum TermMaximum 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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