What is a typical charge for harboring a fugitive in Ohio?

Answer 1

Ohio does not have a charge called "Harboring a Fugitive from Justice" it's known as Obstructing Justice.

Basically the law states that no person shall purposely hinder the discovery, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another. Or prevent the discovery, apprehension, prosecution, adjudication or any person or child.

You could also be charged with Obstructing Justice should you provide another person or child with money, transportation, a weapon, disguise, or other means of avoiding apprehension.

You may not warn another person or child of impending discovery or apprehension (though this particular section of ORC 2921.32 could be considered unenforceable in terms of a person warning speeding motorists of an impending speed trap).

You may not lawfully communicate false information to any person.

You may not destroy or conceal physical evidence of a crime or act or cause any person to withhold testimony or information or to elude legal process summoning of a person to testify or supply evidence.

You cannot lawfully prevent or obstruct any person by means of force, intimidation, or deception from aiding in the discovery, apprehension, or prosecution of any person or child.