Ohio Receiving Stolen Property Law Basics Even if you did not commit the theft or physically steal property from someone else, if you are charged with receiving stolen property, you may face the same penalties as the person who actually stole the property before giving it to you. Receiving stolen property is a theft crime under Ohio laws. The elements of the offense are explained in Chapter 2913 of the Ohio Revised Code, which concerns…
First, What is Moral Turpitude in General? There is no statutory definition of crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs). Instead, the legal community has relied on case law and court decisions to characterize and create a moral turpitude meaning. So, generally, what is moral turpitude? Various acts can fall into this classification, including misdemeanors and felonies. Interestingly, although the phrase “crimes involving moral turpitude” is not clearly defined, a conviction for such an offense can have…
Kidnapping is an extremely serious offense, but it’s not always a federal crime. Depending on the facts of the case, the offense could fall under federal or state jurisdiction. Generally, kidnapping involves using force, coercion, or other deceptive means to move a person from one location to another. While we might associate that movement with transporting the person across state lines, making it a federal crime, that’s not always the situation. In some cases, the…
Damaging or tampering with communication and transportation infrastructure in Ohio is a serious crime. When prosecutors in Cleveland have evidence that you’ve engaged in such conduct, you can be charged with Disrupting Public Services (O.R.C. 2909.04). This is a fourth degree felony with a possible 6-18 months in prison if convicted. What is Disrupting Public Services According to Ohio Law? In Ohio, the charge of Disrupting Public Services generally refers to intentionally interfering with public…