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When You NEED the Best Criminal Defense Firm
When you or a family member are facing criminal charges you NEED the best criminal defense firm fighting for your future. The lawyers of Hiltner Law Firm will be by your side every step of the way. They have the experience and negotiating skills you and your family NEED during this time of uncertainty. Their goal is to gain the greatest advantage for your future, with a favorable outcome.
State and Federal Classifications and Degrees for Felonies and Misdemeanors
State and Federal offenses generally carry a minimum sentence of one year in prison. The offenses are divided into classifications and degrees. The State of Ohio classifies felonies into first, second, third, fourth, and fifth-degree levels. With the first-degree felony (F1) being the most severe, following up to the fifth-degree felony (F5) being the least severe.
State of Ohio Felony Sentencing Guidelines
First Degree Felony (F1) – Prison Term 3-11 Years – Maximum Fine $20,000
Second Degree Felony (F2) – Prison Term 2-8 Years – Maximum Fine $15,000
Third Degree Felony (F3) – Prison Time 1-3 Years – Maximum Fine $10,000
Fourth Degree Felony (F4) – Prison Time 6-18 Months – Maximum Fine $5,000
Fifth Degree Felony (F5) – Prison Time 6-12 Months – Maximum Fine $2,500
State of Ohio Misdemeanor Sentencing Guidelines
1st Degree Misdemeanor (M1) – Jail Time up to 6 Months – Maximum Fine $1,000
2nd Degree Misdemeanor (M2) – Jail Time up to 90 Days – Maximum Fine $750
3rd Degree Misdemeanor (M3) – Jail Time up to 60 Days – Maximum Fine $500
4th Degree Misdemeanor (M4) – Jail Time up to 30 Days – Maximum Fine $250
Minor Misdemeanor – Prison Term None – Maximum Fine $150
The Hiltner Law Firm Felonies for both State and Federal Practice Areas
First Degree Felonies
Include Murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, and kidnapping
Second Degree Felonies
Include abduction and vehicular homicide, felonious assault, and illegally creating explosives
Third Degree Felonies
Include Involuntary manslaughter, Weapons charges, fleeing and eluding and certain drug offenses
Fourth Degree Felonies
Include Aggravated assault, Sexual Conduct with a minor and Drug Trafficking, and grand theft auto
Fifth Degree Felonies
Include Drug Possession, White Collar Crimes, stolen property and breaking and entering
The Hiltner Law Firm Felony Practice Areas
Murder
Including manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
Theft Crimes
Including auto theft, robbery, burglary, shoplifting, counterfeiting, fraud, embezzlement, and other property crimes
Sex Crimes
Including rape, sexual assault, child molestation, pornography, prostitution, and battery
White Collar Crimes
Including mail fraud, money laundering, identity fraud, embezzlement, engaging in corrupt activity, insurance fraud, medical fraud, tax evasion, insider trading
The Hiltner Law Firm Misdemeanors Practice Areas
Domestic Violence
Including defense of domestic violence charges and restraining/protection orders
DUI / Drunk Driving
Avoid fines, jail time, insurance points and license revocation after a DUI arrest
Drug Crimes
Including possession, sales, and distribution of controlled substances
Gun and Weapons Charges
Gambling Offenses
Don’t face your criminal charges alone. You deserve to have a future, you deserve a second chance, you deserve the best criminal defense firm!