Penalties / Punishment

What are the penalties for felony of the second degree in Columbus and Ohio?

What is the penalty for a 2nd degree felony in Ohio?

A felony of the 2nd degree in Ohio must be sentenced to probation or 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.

There is a presumption in favor of prison for a felony of the 1st degree.

What factors are Judges required to consider in felony sentencing?

Because Ohio is an “indefinite sentencing” state it is legal possibility that ODRC may hold a prisoner for up to 50% of their sentence for one count of a 2nd degree felony.

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