Violent crimes are some of the most heavily-punished offenses in Ohio, especially those that result in harm to others. At Taubman Law, we have over 45 years of combined experience representing people charged with violent crimes. There are many types of violent crimes, each with their own possible sentences. These include:
- Aggravated Murder— First-degree felony punishable by death
- Murder— Second-degree felony
- Voluntary Manslaughter— First-degree felony
- Involuntary Manslaughter— First-degree felony if death is caused during commission of or attempt to commit felony, or third-degree felony if death is caused during commission of or attempt to commit misdemeanor
- Reckless Homicide— Third-degree felony
- Negligent Homicide— First-degree misdemeanor
- Felonious Assault— May be classified as second-degree felony or first-degree felony depending on the victim
- Aggravated Assault— May be classified as fourth-degree felony or third-degree felony depending on the victim
- Assault— May be classified as first-degree misdemeanor, fifth-degree felony, fourth-degree felony, third-degree felony or second-degree felony, depending on the alleged offender, victim, and location of the alleged offense
- Negligent Assault— Third-degree misdemeanor
- Kidnapping— First-degree felony, but may be second-degree felony if the victim is released unharmed and in a safe place
- Abduction— Third-degree felony, but may be second-degree felony if the crime was sexually motivated
- Unlawful Restraint— Third-degree misdemeanor
- Aggravated Robbery— First-degree felony
- Robbery— Third-degree felony if the crime involves the use or threat of immediate use of force, or a second-degree felony if the crime involves deadly weapon or alleged offender inflicts, attempts to inflict, or threatens to inflict physical harm
- Aggravated Burglary— First-degree felony
Learn more about what these possible sentences can mean
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Violent crimes are some of the most difficult cases to defend in court and you don’t want your future in the hands of someone who just graduated from law school. If you are facing a violent crime charge, make sure that you turn to an experienced, capable defense lawyer on your side. Tubman Law has the experience and legal skill to help protect your freedom and defend you in court. Contact Taubman Law today for a free consultation of your case.