Can you be charged with a felony for a domestic violence charge in Ohio?

Answer by  Vladimir (459)

Domestic violence refers to crimes of violence committed by an individual against certain persons with whom they share an intimate or familiar relationship. Because of this, serious crimes of domestic violence can be charged as felonies, even on the first offense.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Yes, per ohio revised code, title 29, chapter 2919: offenses against the family, 2919. 25 Domestic violence. It explains misdemeanor and felony charges for domestic violence.

Answer by  JeffD (238)

If the circumstances of the domestic violence incident are severe enough, the prosecutor has the discretion to pursue a felony charge for the drime.

Answer by  killermike (176)

This depends on the severity of the offense and whether or not the offense was committed using a power tool or tire iron. In some cases if it can be proven that a woman was especially lippy you may be able to hit her up to 7 times with a wooden clog.