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Columbus Menacing Charge Defense Attorneys
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Content: A jail sentence of up to 180 days
In its place, your judge may sentence you to probation or other community control punishments
At most, a fine of $1,000
Felony aggravated menacing (against an officer or employee of a public child services agency or private child placing agency, in association with their carrying out official duties)
This is a felony of the fifth degree and carries the following penalties: A prison term of six months to one year
In its place, your judge may sentence you to probation or other community control punishments
At most, a fine of $2,500
With a previous conviction for this
This is a felony of the fourth degree and carries the following penalties: A prison term of six to 18 months
In its place, your judge may sentence you to probation or other community control punishments
At most, a fine of $5,000
Menacing by stalking
If any of the following apply, it’s a felony of the fourth degree: You’ve previously been convicted of this or aggravated trespass
You threatened physical harm or incited someone via electronic means to make a threat against someone
You or the person you incited via electronics trespassed where the victim lives, works or goes to school
The victim is under 18
You have a history of violence or violent acts
You had a deadly weapon
You were already ordered to stay away from someone (regardless if that person was the victim)
You or the person you incited damaged either the victim’s land or the property on that land
Before committing the offense, a judge had already determined that you were a serious threat to others because of recent homicidal or other violent behavior, threats made against others or other indications of dangerousness
The penalties are as follows: A prison term of six to 18 months
In its place, your judge may sentence you to probation or other community control punishments
At most, a fine of $5,000
Otherwise, it is a misdemeanor of the first degree and carries the following penalties: A jail sentence of up to 180 days
In its place, your judge may sentence you to probation or other community control punishments
At most, a fine of $1,000
Menacing by stalking (against an officer or employee of a public child services agency or private child placing agency, in association with their carrying out official duties)
This is a felony of the fifth degree and carries the following penalties: A prison term of six months to one year
In its place, your judge may sentence you to probation or other community control punishments
At most, a fine of $2,500
With a previous conviction for this
This is a felony of the fourth degree and carries the following penalties: A prison term of six to 18 months
In its place, your judge may sentence you to probation or other community control punishments
At most, a fine of $5,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'preferred arrest' policy? This is an Ohio policy where an officer can arrest you on mere suspicion of menacing by stalking or violating a protection order, rather than having to obtain a warrant first. If you believe the officer did not fulfill his duties in any way, your best course of action is to consult with a competent, experienced criminal defense attorney to learn all the options available to you.