Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Juvenile Penalties

My question pertains to a 4th degree misdemeanor for juvenile.I believe the charge is Improper handling of a firearm in a moter vehicle.What is the maximum penalty for this charge.Also is there such a thing as juvenile prison system?

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Asked on 3/07/01, 1:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Juvenile Penalties

If we were dealing with adults the maximum penalty for an M4 is up to 30 days in jail and a $250.00 fine. However the juvenile system is different. The Magistrate or Judge has great latitude in sentencing . Yes there is a "reform school" for children who are sentenced to prison.

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Answered on 6/05/01, 11:13 am


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