Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Charge changed after grand jury

My husband was charged with intimidation of a witness. The grand jury no billed and now all of a sudden there is a charge of felonious assault. Is that possible and if so why wasn't he made aware of the felonious assault possiblity at time of arrest. There are so many things related to this case so I might have more questions. hope you don't mind. this is the only form of help I can find. What kind of evidence could there be to charge someone with felonious assault when there are no bruises? If I'm talking in circles please let me know. He is in prison right now(sentenced for six months). We are trying to get this other charge taken care of so he can come home to his children. The charges are all somewhat connected. please help with my questions, if you can figure out what my questions are amongst the babble.


Asked on 11/25/03, 10:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

Re: Charge changed after grand jury

It does not take much evidence to obtain a charge from a grand jury. All the grand jury needs is enough to rise to the level of probable cause and they can indict a person. It is a very low standard, far different from the standard in court which is beyond a reasonable doubt. Victim and/or witness testimony is all that is needed in front of the grand jury.

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Answered on 11/25/03, 10:30 am


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