Title: The Charge of Menacing in the State of Ohio – Jeff Hastings | Criminal Civil Defense Law Attorney Cleveland Ohio
Headings: The Charge of Menacing in the State of Ohio
The Charge of Menacing in the State of Ohio
2903.22 Menacing.
2903.21 Aggravated menacing.
2903.211 Menacing by stalking.

Content: In order to cause another to “believe” that the offender will cause “serious physical harm”, the law generally requires the offender to have some type of weapon on or about his person, be that a gun, knife or any object that can be used to cause serious physical harm to a person. 2903.211 Menacing by stalking. (A (1) No person by engaging in a pattern of conduct shall knowingly cause another person to believe that the offender will cause physical harm to the other person or a family or household member of the other person or cause mental distress to the other person or a family or household member of the other person. Menacing by stalking requires the offender to engage in a pattern of conduct causing the victim to believe the offender will cause physical harm to her/him or the offender’s pattern of conduct causes mental distress to the victim. Menacing by stalking is often charged as a first-degree misdemeanor, but can be charged as a fifth or fourth degree felony if the offender has violated a protection order, trespasses, or has a history of violence towards the victim. If you have been charged with menacing in Ohio, an experienced criminal defense attorney will help determine whether you have any defense (s) to the charge (s) and will thoroughly discuss your options. Should you decide to go to trial, a skilled defense attorney is an absolute necessity. For more information and a free consultation, please contact Jeff Hastings, experienced Cleveland Criminal Defense Attorney.