CRIMINAL FELONIES
Felony crimes are named so from the Latin word “felonia” which means “treachery” or “treason.” Depending on the severity of a felony, the crime will be further dissected into degrees, first degree is the most severe. The worst felony a person can be charged with is aggravated murder. Criminal punishments for a felony can be as much as death and as little as six months in the state prison. Examples of felony crimes are murder, rape, robbery, and kidnapping. Due to the wide variety of felony crimes, punishments can range anywhere from time in prison to high fines.
Susan Gwinn Law Firm strives to be the best criminal attorney for you in Athens and Southeastern Ohio. She aims to protect your constitutional rights and get you the lowest punishment possible for your criminal offense. Call today to learn how to protect yourself and your rights.