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State law — Ohio

4 verified · 12 possibly — unconfirmed · 0 verification pending

Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Aggravated assault (F4) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Aggravated assault — victim a peace officer / BCI investigator (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Felonious assault — serious physical harm, or deadly weapon (F2) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 2–8 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Felonious assault — victim a peace officer (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years
Fine: $0–$20,000

Note on this entry

Aggravated assault is felonious-assault conduct committed under sudden passion / rage from serious provocation by the victim.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.12 (aggravated assault); § 2903.11 (felonious assault)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, victim status, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault — knowingly causing / attempting physical harm (M1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–180 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

Negligent assault — negligently causing harm with a deadly weapon / dangerous ordnance (M3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–60 days
Fine: $0–$500

Note on this entry

Protected-victim forms (e.g. peace officer, EMT, teacher, healthcare worker) escalate to felonies — exact degree mapping not verified in this session.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.13 (assault); § 2903.14 (negligent assault)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Domestic violence Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Causing / attempting harm, or recklessly causing serious harm — 1st offence (M1)

Imprisonment: 0–180 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

Threats only — 1st offence (M4)

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$250

Causing / attempting harm — 1 prior DV / related conviction (F4)

Imprisonment: 6–18 months (mandatory minimum 6 months)
Fine: $0–$5,000

Causing / attempting harm — 2 or more priors (F3)

Imprisonment: 12–60 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Victim known to be pregnant (F5)

Imprisonment: 6–12 months (mandatory minimum 6 months; 12 months if serious harm to the unborn / termination)
Fine: $0–$2,500

Note on this entry

F3 domestic-violence range is 12–60 months under ORC 2929.14(A)(3)(a) as amended by H.B. 111 (March 2025). Mandatory prison terms apply to the felony tiers.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2919.25
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Voluntary manslaughter — sudden passion / fit of rage (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years
Fine: $0–$20,000

Involuntary manslaughter — death during a felony (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years
Fine: $0–$20,000

Involuntary manslaughter — death during a misdemeanour / regulatory offence (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Reckless homicide (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Involuntary-manslaughter degree follows the underlying offence: death during a felony is F1, death during a misdemeanour / regulatory offence is F3.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.03 (voluntary manslaughter); § 2903.04 (involuntary manslaughter); § 2903.041 (reckless homicide)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Aggravated murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Death or life (incl. life without parole; 20 / 25 / 30 years to life options)
Fine: $0–$25,000

Murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 15 years to life
Fine: $0–$15,000

Note on this entry

Ohio retains the death penalty for aggravated murder (ORC 2929.03). Sentence per ORC 2929.02.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.01 (aggravated murder); § 2903.02 (murder)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Rape — adult victim (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years (minimum term; Reagan Tokes maximum applies)
Fine: $0–$20,000

Rape — drug-facilitated (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 5–11 years (mandatory minimum 5 years)
Fine: $0–$20,000

Rape — victim under 13 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 10 years to life (mandatory)
Fine: $0–$20,000

Rape — victim under 10 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 15 years to life (mandatory)
Fine: $0–$20,000

Rape — victim under 13 with serious physical harm, or victim 13+ with force / threat of force Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 25 years to life, or life without parole
Fine: $0–$20,000

Note on this entry

Reagan Tokes indefinite sentencing applies to F1 rape terms (maximum = 1.5× minimum). Tier III sex-offender registration applies.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (rape)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Property

Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Trespass in an occupied structure / habitation, person present or likely present (F2) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 2–8 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Trespass in an occupied structure, no person present or likely present (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Trespass in a habitation, person present or likely present (F4) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Aggravated burglary — deadly weapon / dangerous ordnance, or harm / threat to a person (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years
Fine: $0–$20,000

Note on this entry

F3 burglary with two or more prior ORC 2911.01 / 2911.02 / 2911.11 / 2911.12 convictions carries 12–60 months under ORC 2929.14(A)(3)(a).

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2911.12 (burglary); § 2911.11 (aggravated burglary)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Robbery — force or threat of force (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Robbery — inflicting / attempting / threatening physical harm, or possessing a deadly weapon (F2) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 2–8 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Aggravated robbery — deadly weapon / dangerous ordnance, or serious harm (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years
Fine: $0–$20,000

Note on this entry

F3 robbery with two or more prior ORC 2911.01 / 2911.02 / 2911.11 / 2911.12 convictions carries 12–60 months under ORC 2929.14(A)(3)(a).

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2911.02 (robbery); § 2911.01 (aggravated robbery)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Theft Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Value under $1,000 — petty theft (M1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–180 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

Value $1,000 to less than $7,500 (F5) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Value $7,500 to less than $150,000 (F4) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Value $150,000 to less than $750,000 (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Value $750,000 to less than $1,500,000 (F2) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 2–8 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Value $1,500,000 or more (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years
Fine: $0–$20,000

Note on this entry

Victim in a protected class (elderly, disabled adult, active-duty service member / spouse) raises the offence one degree; for elderly victims an additional fine of up to $50,000 and full restitution apply.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2913.02
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Vandalism — damage to an occupied structure / property of another (F5) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Vandalism — damage $7,500 to $150,000 (F4) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Vandalism — damage over $150,000 (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Criminal mischief (§ 2909.07, the lesser property-damage offence) tiers were not verified in this session.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.05 (vandalism)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Value under $1,000 (M1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–180 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

Value $1,000 to less than $7,500 (F5) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Value $7,500 to less than $150,000 (F4) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Value $150,000 to less than $750,000 (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Value $750,000 to less than $1,500,000 (F2) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 2–8 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Value $1,500,000 or more (F1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–11 years
Fine: $0–$20,000

Note on this entry

Identity fraud and other specific frauds have their own tiers, not listed here.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2913.02(A)(3) (theft by deception)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, loss amount, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Aggravated possession (Schedule I / II, except marijuana) — less than bulk amount (F5)

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Aggravated possession — 1× to less than 5× bulk amount (F3)

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Aggravated possession — 5× to less than 50× bulk amount (F2)

Imprisonment: 2–8 years (mandatory)
Fine: $0–$15,000

Aggravated possession — 50× to less than 100× bulk amount (F1)

Imprisonment: 3–11 years (mandatory)
Fine: $0–$20,000

Aggravated possession — 100× bulk amount or more (F1)

Imprisonment: Maximum F1 term (mandatory) — major drug offender
Fine: $0–$20,000

Possession (Schedule III / IV / V) — less than bulk amount (M1; F5 if prior drug-abuse conviction)

Imprisonment: 0–180 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

Possession (Schedule III / IV / V) — 1× to less than 5× bulk amount (F4)

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Possession (Schedule III / IV / V) — 5× to less than 50× bulk amount (F3)

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Possession (Schedule III / IV / V) — 50× bulk amount or more (F2)

Imprisonment: 2–8 years (mandatory)
Fine: $0–$15,000

Possession of marijuana — under 100 g (minor misdemeanor)

Imprisonment: No jail (minor misdemeanor)
Fine: $0–$150

Possession of marijuana — 100 g to less than 200 g (M4)

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$250

Possession of marijuana — 200 g to less than 1,000 g (F5)

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Possession of marijuana — 1,000 g to less than 5,000 g (F3)

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Ohio felony classes (ORC 2929.14): F1 minimum 3–11 years, F2 minimum 2–8 years (Reagan Tokes: maximum = 1.5× minimum), F3 9–36 months (12–60 for listed offences), F4 6–18 months, F5 6–12 months. Bulk amount is drug-specific under ORC 2925.01. Marijuana tiers above 5,000 g not verified in this session.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2925.11
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, county variation. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Trafficking in cocaine — base (F5)

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Trafficking in cocaine — near a school / juvenile (F4)

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Trafficking in cocaine — 5 g to less than 10 g (F4)

Imprisonment: 6–18 months (F3 if near a school / juvenile)
Fine: $0–$5,000

Trafficking in cocaine — 10 g to less than 20 g (F3)

Imprisonment: 9–36 months (F2 mandatory if near a school / juvenile)
Fine: $0–$10,000

Trafficking (Schedule III / IV / V) — base (F5)

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Trafficking (Schedule III / IV / V) — near a school / juvenile (F4)

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Aggravated trafficking — 50× to less than 100× bulk amount (F1)

Imprisonment: 3–11 years (mandatory)
Fine: $0–$20,000

Aggravated trafficking — 100× bulk amount or more (F1)

Imprisonment: Maximum F1 term (mandatory) — major drug offender
Fine: $0–$20,000

Note on this entry

Cocaine tiers shown as the representative Schedule II example; aggravated-trafficking (other Schedule I / II) tiers are by bulk-amount multiples. Bulk amount is drug-specific under ORC 2925.01.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2925.03 (trafficking / aggravated trafficking in drugs)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, county variation. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Having weapons while under disability — fugitive, felony indictment / conviction, drug dependence, mental-health adjudication (F3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Ohio is a permitless-carry state (2022); ORC 2923.12 (carrying concealed weapons) now covers narrow circumstances only — its tiers were not verified in this session. Dangerous-ordnance tiers not verified.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.13 (having weapons while under disability)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st offence (M1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–180 days (mandatory minimum 3 days, or 72-hour driver intervention program)
Fine: $375–$1,075

2nd offence within 10 years (M1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 10–180 days (mandatory minimum 10 days)
Fine: $525–$1,625

3rd offence within 10 years (M1) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 30 days–1 year (mandatory minimum 30 days)
Fine: $850–$2,750

4th offence / felony OVI (F4) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 120 days–30 months
Fine: $1,350–$10,500

Note on this entry

Lookback is 10 years for counting priors (20 years for refusal priors; felony OVI priors count for life). High BAC (0.17+) or test refusal doubles the mandatory minimum jail. Fine-floor reporting varies across sources ($375 vs $565 for a 1st offence, $850 vs $1,040 for a 3rd) — figures below use the statutory fine ranges most commonly cited.

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.19 (OVI)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, BAC, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Unauthorised use of computer property — base (F5)

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Unauthorised use to defraud / obtain property / commit another offence, value $7,500 to less than $150,000 (F4)

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Unauthorised use to defraud / obtain property / commit another offence, value $150,000 or more (F3)

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Elderly / disabled victim — base (F5)

Imprisonment: 6–12 months
Fine: $0–$2,500

Elderly / disabled victim — value $1,000 to less than $7,500 (F4)

Imprisonment: 6–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Elderly / disabled victim — value $7,500 to less than $37,500 (F3)

Imprisonment: 9–36 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Elderly / disabled victim — value $37,500 or more (F2)

Imprisonment: 2–8 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Note on this entry

Computer-crime tiers also appear in § 2913.04(F) (unauthorised use of property generally) and in the elderly / disabled victim tiers of (G)(4).

Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2913.04 (unauthorised use of computer, cable, or telecommunication property)
Official source: codes.ohio.gov (Ohio Revised Code)
Last verified: 2026-10-19