5th Degree Felony

[xxnatalixx]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OH

This is what it says in the newspaper about my son's father......


Dad's Name, 31, of 555 Sesame St., Apt. *, Town, was charged with fifth-degree felony non-support of dependents. Dad is accused of failing to pay more than $12,000 in support between 1997 and 2009.

He actually owes me over $14,400. I was just wondering what he is likely to get out of a charge like that. (if he even shows up for court)

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by xxnatalixx

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OH

This is what it says in the newspaper about my son's father......


Dad's Name, 31, of 555 Sesame St., Apt. *, Town, was charged with fifth-degree felony non-support of dependents. Dad is accused of failing to pay more than $12,000 in support between 1997 and 2009.

He actually owes me over $14,400. I was just wondering what he is likely to get out of a charge like that. (if he even shows up for court)

He could actually get a jail sentence out of that one. They are charging him with an actual crime.

[Ohiogal]

Depending on the county, many of the prosecutors -- including in the various counties I practice -- do NOT play around with non support at this level. The court most likely will put out a warrant if he doesn't show and if he does show and it is proven, he is going to jail. He will not pass go, he will not collect anything but pretty little bracelets. It will not be taken lightly.