A felony is a criminal offense which is punishable by a fine, probation, and / or jail, but involves more serious offenses than misdemeanors.

• 3rd degree felony: punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years probation, five (5) years jail.

• 2nd degree felony: punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years probation, fifteen (15) years jail.

• 1st degree felony: punishable by up to $10,000 fine, thirty (30) years probation, thirty (30) years jail.

Some felonies have minimum required jail sentences upon conviction.  There are also criminal offenses punishable by life imprisonment (a “life felony”) and others punishable by life imprisonment or death (a “capital felony”).

A felony conviction could have a serious impact upon your life.  From the loss of your civil rights, which include your right to vote, your ability to sit on a jury, and your right to own, use, or possess a firearm. A felony drug charge that results in conviction may also result in an immediate two-year suspension of your privilege to drive.

Convicted felons are often prohibited from employment in occupations involving the handling of money or valuables.  A  felony conviction can also be a significant stumbling block if you later decide to pursue a professional discipline field of employment, such as medicine, nursing, teaching, real estate, financial services, or practicing law.  If you are already licensed in a particular discipline profession, a felony conviction could result in a review of your "character and fitness", jeopardizing your ability to continue to work in that field.

For these reasons, it is extremely important to retain the services of a qualified Toledo Felony Criminal Defense Attorney to represent your legal interests as soon as possible if charged with a felony crime.

Contact Mark A. Davis at (419) 297-5088 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your Felony Criminal Defense legal issues.