Title: Charges for Menacing in Ohio | Koenig & Owen, LLC
Headings: Columbus Menacing Charges Attorneys
Columbus Menacing Charges Attorneys
Types of Menacing Charges in Ohio
Menacing
Menacing by Stalking
Aggravated Menacing

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Menacing
Menacing occurs when an accused person knowingly causes an alleged victim to believe that the accused will cause physical harm to the alleged victim or to his or her property. Section 2903.22 of the Ohio Revised Code defines menacing more specifically. Also, menacing can be classified as either a misdemeanor of the fourth degree or a felony of the fourth degree. A fourth degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to $250.00 in fines, 30 days in jail, or both. A fourth degree felony is punishable by up to $5,000.00 in fines, 18 months imprisonment, or both. Menacing by Stalking
Menacing by stalking occurs when an accused person engages in a pattern of conduct that frightens another to believe that the accused will cause physical harm or mental distress to the alleged victim. Section 2903.211 of the Ohio Revised Code explains menacing by stalking more specifically. This offense can be classified as either a first degree misdemeanor or fourth degree felony. A first degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to $1,000.00 in fines, 180 days in jail, or both. A fourth degree felony is punishable by up to $5,000.00 in fines, 18 months imprisonment, or both.