Is Tampering with Evidence a Felony in Ohio?
Tampering with evidence is a felony in Ohio. If you have been charged with this crime, you could face years of imprisonment and/or thousands of dollars in fines. Ohio Revised Code § 2921.12 defines tampering with evidence as destroying, altering, concealing, or removing anything that could be used in the investigation or prosecution of an alleged crime. It also involves providing false documents, objects, or other items to impede a criminal investigation or prosecution. For…