I live in the state of Ohio, and in Columbiana County.
i was looking up a neighbors case and I am confuse as to what all this means.........
The person has 4 charges...
1.Trafficking in Drugs...2 counts.degree of offense, Felony 3rd degree.
2.Trafficking in Drugs..1 count....degree of offense , Felony 4th degree.
3. Possession of Drugs...2 counts...degree of offense, Felony 5th degree.
4.Forfeiture Specifcation...1 count...degree of offense,..
Unclassified Felony.
I need the above plainly explain, if any lawyer is out there or knowledgeable person of Ohio law.
and...... if there is any where online I can look up all these law codes ????
By just taking a wild guess do you think this person will get any jail time at all........?
They are the type of person, that can fall in poop and come out smelling like a rose... ( I am sure we all have known a person in our lifetime like that )
oh yes, he is 57, and is gaurdian of 43 retarded brother, will he skip jail time
2007-11-06 09:59:41 · 3 answers · asked by Carol Ann 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He has been charged with trafficking (delivering) drugs. Since there are two classes of felonies it will be two different type of drugs. He was also charged with possession. The forfeiture specification most likely means they kept his car.
Since they are all felonies it is VERY likely he will be spending a good amount of time in jail. 5 to 10 years would not be out of line here.
His brother will either end up with other relatives or in a institution. No way is the DA going to let him get off with out any jail time just because while he was being so completely irresponsible he was responsible for another person.
2007-11-06 10:16:56 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a guy (this was in CA, so it may be a but different) that was accused of selling drugs. He pulled up to his house and the police jumped out from all over the place and arrested him. He was charged with transporting drugs into the state, trafficking, posession (twice) and being under the influence. He basically was charged with the same stuff as your neighbor. He claimed the drugs were for personal use and ended up only being convicted of posession. This was his second conviction for posession and he also missed a court date. He ended up getting 2 years. Like I said. this was in CA, Ohio may be different or may be more strict, I don't know. That is just my experience in this type of matter.
2007-11-06 11:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by Scott B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like he will be going to the Department of Corrections for a few years. I am sure that at the age of 57 that they have prior convictions that will convince the judge to give them some time.
2007-11-06 12:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋