Felonious Assault and Assault are both charges in Ohio that carry with them serious criminal penalties. Being convicted of Felonious Assault can carry mandatory prison sentences. All assaults can be permanently on an individual’s criminal record. A person accused of having committed either of these crimes will face significant consequences in all areas of their life.
Being investigated or having been arrested for felonious assault, aggravated assault, or simple assault means you should take this matter very seriously. The stronger an accused individual’s defense, the greater the likelihood that they will avoid time in prison. Simply put, a person’s freedom is at stake when facing assault or felonious assault/aggravated assault charges.
What Are the Different Types of Assault Charges in Ohio?
There are multiple types of assault charges that a person may face in Ohio. Each charged offense is unique in its elements and potential punishments.
Felonious Assault
A felonious assault charge is one of the most serious criminal charges a person can face in Ohio. Felonious assault is defined as knowingly causing serious physical harm to another or causing or attempting to cause physical harm using a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance. Unlike with aggravated assault, felonious assault does not carry with it the possibility of a mitigating factor such as sudden passion or provocation.
Felonious assault is a Felony of the Second Degree and carries a potential prison sentence of 2 to 8 years.
Aggravated Assault
A person commits aggravated assault under Ohio law by knowingly causing or attempting to cause serious physical harm to another person or causing or attempting to cause physical harm using a deadly weapon while under the influence of sudden passion or in a sudden fit of rage brought on by serious provocation by the victim.
Aggravated assault is a Felony of the Fourth Degree and carries a potential prison sentence of 6 to 18 months.
Simple Assault
Simple Assault is a first-degree misdemeanor. If convicted of simple assault, an individual faces up to six months in jail as well as a $1,000 fine. A simple assault is committed when a person knowingly causes or attempts to cause physical harm to another, or recklessly causes serious physical harm. It is important to be aware of simple assault. At the same time, a misdemeanor can be elevated to a felony if the victim is a police officer or a school employee.
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