Is domestic violence a misdemeanor in Ohio?

Answer 1

Ohio statute - [quote] "2919.25 [Effective 9/17/2010] Domestic violence.

(A) No person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member.

(B) No person shall recklessly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member.

(C) No person, by threat of force, shall knowingly cause a family or household member to believe that the offender will cause imminent physical harm to the family or household member.

(D)(1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of domestic violence, and the court shall sentence the offender as provided in divisions (D)(2) to (6) of this section.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in divisions (D)(3) to (5) of this section, a violation of division (C) of this section is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, and a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree."

Additional: Further into the statute it states that if you are found guilty of a second or subsequent violation it is chargeable as a FELONY.

Answer 2

Domestic Violence, for a first time offender, with no previous violent offenses on their criminal record, is a Misdemeanor of the 4th Degree.

It's punishable by:

• No more than 30 Days Imprisonment in a Corrections Center; and/or
• $250 Fine

However, If you've been previously convicted of a crime of violence or you're charged with Domestic Violence again then it becomes a Misdemeanor of the 1st Degree,

It's punishable by:

• No more than 180 Days Imprisonment in a Corrections Center; and/or
• $1000 Fine

Lastly, If you've been convicted of two or more crimes of violence or you're charged with Domestic Violence again for the third time, it becomes a Felony of the 5th Degree.

It's punishable by:

• No more than 365 Days Imprisonment in a Corrections Center; and/or
• $2500 Fine

There are other specifications to Domestic Violence in Ohio that changes the minimum sentence that can be imposed. You can visit the ORC (Ohio Revised Code) section regarding Domestic Violence below.

Answer 3

In Ohio, domestic violence can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the specific circumstances of the case and the severity of the offense. A first offense is typically a misdemeanor, but subsequent offenses or cases involving serious injury may be charged as felonies.

Answer 4

Yes there is a limit in Ohio. A misdemeanor has a limit of two years from the action.