I am going to court on charges of breaking and entering which was counted as a felony of the fifth degree. Also I have a charge of theft which is a felony of the fourth degree. The breaking and entering charge was at first a complicity of B&E. What or if you know or could probably guess, the maximum jail time for these actions. Also I have never been in trouble before, this is my first offence. I have no criminal records in the past. Also I been reading and I have learned that a fourth degree felony can be dropped to a misdemeanor. Any help and please be very clear with answers. Thank you

It's easier to give "clear" answers when we know where you are.

I'm located in Ohio. Columbiana County

My location is in Ohio

First any felony can be dropped in a plea agreement if the DA wants to, often this is done if they have a week case, Also often a second charge is dropped down in a plea agreement to the other charge,

So at this point, unless your attorney thinks they can actually get you off ( find you not guility) you have the attorney work out a good plea deal for lesser charges, less prison time.

First offense, here anyway, max is 10 year I think but first offense, most likely get 3 to 5 ( my guess 3) with having to serve one and probation for balance