EXPERIENCED FELONY LAWYERS IN OHIO
STRATEGIC DEFENSE AGAINST FELONY CHARGES
A felony conviction can devastate your and your family’s life. Even the emotional and financial strain of a felony charge may be too much to bear. You have rights. Assert them. The Meade Law Group’s felony lawyers can represent you and help you advocate for your rights. We will prepare a strategic defense specific to your case that will have the best outcome.
Our attorneys for felony charges in Ohio have successfully defended clients from all types of charges. No matter the evidence that is presented against you, there is always something that can be done to improve your situation. However, the longer you wait, the stronger the case against you could get.
Contact us today to discuss your legal options and see what the best course of action is.
- Murder
- Drug trafficking
- Kidnapping
- Aggravated Battery
- Robbery with a firearm
OUR ATTORNEYS HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH ALL TYPES OF FELONIES
In Ohio, felony crimes have five degrees of severity, with first-degree felonies being the most serious and fifth-degree felonies the least. The potential sanctions are based on the degree of severity:
- First-degree felonies — have a sentence range of 3 to 11 years in prison and a maximum fine of $20,000
- Second-degree felonies — have a sentence range of 2 to 8 years in prison and a maximum fine of $15,000
- Third-degree felonies — have a sentence range of 9 to 36 months (1 to 5 years for certain third-degree felonies) in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000
- Fourth-degree felonies — have a sentence range of 6 to 18 months in prison and a maximum fine of $5,000
- Fifth-degree felonies — have a sentence range of 6 to 12 months in prison and a maximum fine of $2,500 in fines
- Murder and aggravated murder — are considered the most serious crimes and are not categorized by degree of severity. Murder has a sentence range of 15 years in prison to life in prison without the possibility of parole; an aggravated murder conviction can impose a death sentence to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years.
Specific felonies, such as first-degree or second-degree drug trafficking or the possession of a firearm during the execution of a felony, also have mandatory prison sentences that the courts must impose. It is critical which type of felony a person is charged with. Our felony lawyers know how to prepare your defense to minimize the potential sentence before the trial begins.
HOW CAN YOU KNOW WHICH FELONY LAWYER IS THE BEST TO HIRE?
In addition to the sentence itself, a felony conviction can impact the rest of your life and make it difficult to obtain a job or housing, run for office, vote, or own a firearm. Even minor felonies should not be taken lightly. You need the best attorneys for felony charges on your side. Look for felony attorneys with demonstrable experience. Look for ones who understand the intricacies of Ohio law in theory and in practice. Look for felony lawyers who are willing to dedicate themselves to your case.
That is what Darren L. Meade and his associates offer.
Attorney Darren L. Meade
With over 30 years of experience and hundreds of trials in criminal litigation, Darren will be able to fight for your freedom. Don’t let fear and anxiety prevent you from making smart decisions about your future. The Meade Law Group can provide defenses for:
