Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

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can a misdomeaner turn into a felony


Asked on 4/04/07, 5:26 pm

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Richard Cline Office of the Ohio Public Defender

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You asked if a misdemeanor offense can turn into a felony offense. Sometimes the initial arrest is made before all of the facts are known. Occasionally additional facts come to light that make the offense conduct a felony instead of a misdemeanor. In those circumstances, the charge can increase from a misdemeanor to a felony charge. Normally that happens when the prosecutor seeks an indictment.

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Answered on 4/04/07, 5:29 pm


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