Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

I want to know, Can someone that has been charged with Unlawful Sexual Conduct w/ a minor get prison time. He has a a Public Defender, and he did not know the girls real age when he had sex with here. She had lied about her age. What can happen? Please answer this question for me!


Asked on 3/09/10, 9:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Richard Cline Office of the Ohio Public Defender

From your question it is not clear whether the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor. In Ohio, prison can only be imposed if the offense is a felony. Misdemeanor offenses can result in a sentence to spend time in the County Jail, but not in prison.

The defendant needs to discuss these matters with his attorney, because the answer to these questions depends on the facts of the case. Also, the attorney will probably be able to give the defendant some idea of what the Judge will actually do at sentencing.

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Answered on 3/16/10, 8:24 am


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