Type of Felony	Prison Time	Maximum Fine
First Degree	3–10 Years	$20,000
Second Degree	2–8 Years	$15,000
Third Degree	1–5 Years	$10,000
Fourth Degree	6–18 Months	$5,000
Fifth Degree	6–12 Months	$2,500

A convicted felon loses the right to vote and serve on juries, in prison. A felon regains the rights when released from prison on post-release control (parole), or placed on probation. Jail and CBCF terms are not considered release. R.C. 2929.31 contains fines for "organizations," e.g. corporations Enhancements: Possession or Use of Firearm: R.C. 2929.14(D)(1). Repeat Violent Offenders: R.C. 2929.14(D)(2). Major drug offenses, RICO, et cetera: R.C. 2929.13(F); 2929.14(D)(3); 2929.14(J). For more information, please click to submit your inquiry. You may also call 1-888-440-0780, 24 hours a day.