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Ohio Felony Drug Offenses

The penalties for drug crimes under state law in Ohio are quite severe.

First off, nearly every single drug offense in Ohio carries a MANDATORY driver's license suspension ranging from six months to three years. This mandatory license suspension applies regardless of whether or not a vehicle was involved.

Worse yet, the license suspension will show up on your driving record essentially for the rest of your life.

Secondly, felony drug convictions in Ohio can also carry mandatory fines, mandatory forfeitures, and mandatory time in a state penitentiary.

Drug Offense Quick Reference Guide

The best way to determine the potential penalty applicable to a drug offense in Ohio is to consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer who handles drug charges on a regular basis. Most attorneys in general practice, and even many criminal defense lawyers, will not be familiar with the complexities of Ohio's drug sentencing law. If you are unable to consult an attorney, check this quick reference guide.

Distinctions in Ohio Drug Cases

Keep in mind that sentences involving felony drug charges in Ohio do NOT follow the general sentencing structure pertaining to most other felonies. Huge distinctions apply depending on whether the drug offense involves possession, trafficking, manufacturing, cultivation, assembly, sale, etc.

Different penalties apply according to defined bulk amounts and whether the drug involved is a Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV or Schedule V controlled substance. Ohio drug law also has major distinctions regarding offenses involving:

• Marijuana
• Powder Cocaine
• Crack (rock) Cocaine
• Solid LSD
• Liquid LSD
• Heroin
• Hashish
• Methamphetamine

Other Ohio Drug Laws

Other provisions of the drug law in Ohio relate to whether the drug offense took place in the vicinity of a school or near a juvenile. Some courts, and prosecuting attorneys, are far harsher on drug offenders associated with Meth Labs (Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs - Methamphetamine).

Experienced Ohio Drug Crime Lawyer

Attorney Dan Weisenburger has over 30 years experience in cases involving violations of Ohio drug laws, both as a former prosecutor and as a criminal defense lawyer. Attorney Weisenburger's expertise includes nearly every type of drug offense conceivable, including numerous jury trials in drug offense cases. He is familiar with drug charges emanating from Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Portage County as well as Blossom Music Center in Summit County.

Attorney Weisenburger represents individuals charged with drug offense across Northeast Ohio, and in the following courts:

Portage County, Ohio:

• Ravenna Municipal Court
• Kent Municipal Court
• Portage County Court of Common Pleas
• Portage County Juvenile Court

Summit County, Ohio:

• Akron Municipal Court
• Stow Municipal Court
• Barberton Municipal Court
• Summit County Court of Common Pleas
• Summit County Juvenile Center

Contact Attorney Weisenburger now at 330-296-8000 (Ravenna) or 330-686-2890 (Stow) or via email. We offer free, confidential consultations and we quote fees right over the phone.

 

 

If you need the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Portage or Summit Counties, or elsewhere in Northeast Ohio, contact Attorney Dan Weisenburger right now at 330-296-8000 (Ravenna Office) or 330-686-2890 (Stow Office). Attorney Weisenburger routinely defends felony charges in the following courts:

• Portage County, Ohio: Ravenna Municipal Court, Kent Municipal Court, Portage County Court of Common Pleas, Portage County Juvenile Court.
• Summit County, Ohio: Akron Municipal Court, Stow Municipal Court, Barberton Municipal Court, Summit County Court of Common Pleas.
• Trumbull County, Ohio: Newton Falls Municipal Court, Warren Municipal Court.

Call Attorney Weisenburger now at 330-296-8000 (Ravenna office) or 330-686-2890 (Stow Office) for a quote and a free consultation.