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    Jul 29, 2012, 11:06 PM
    Ohio law
    Is it true that Ohio no longer sends Felony 5&4 to Prisons
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    Jul 29, 2012, 11:14 PM
    Not from what I found.

    http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&..._G778Q&cad=rja

    According to this a 4th degree felony in Ohio is 6-12 months in jail with a $5,000 fine. A 5th degree felony in Ohio is 6-12 months in jail with a $2,500 fine.
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    Jul 30, 2012, 04:51 AM
    Because of over crowding, SOME judges in SOME areas are trying other measures, but it is by a case and case judgement.
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