Ohio Domestic Violence Law
Ohio Domestic Violence Defense
What you're facing under ORC § 2919.25, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Ohio (OH) domestic violence law.
Offense Class
1st Degree Misdemeanor (first); 4th or 3rd Degree Felony (repeat offenses)
Maximum Penalty
180 days (M1); 18 months (F4); 36 months (F3)
Maximum Fine
$1,000 (M1); $5,000 (F4); $10,000 (F3)
Federal Firearms Prohibition (Lautenberg Amendment)
A conviction for misdemeanor domestic violence in Ohio carries a federalfirearms-possession ban under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9). This consequence is collateral to Ohio state penalties and applies regardless of the state sentence imposed.
Penalty Range in Ohio
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Ohio:
- One prior DV or related conviction (F4)
- Two or more prior DV or related convictions (F3)
- Victim is pregnant (enhanced penalties)
- Prior conviction for violence against same family member
Ohio-Specific Detail
Family or household member includes spouse, former spouse, parent, child, person living together, or person who has a child in common. Conviction triggers federal firearms prohibition. CPO (civil protection order) is separate civil remedy.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Ohio domestic violence law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.