The Criminal Process in Ohio

Learn more about Ohio Criminal Laws. In order to hold you in custody, police in Ohio must file charges against you within 72 hours of your arrest. When charges are filed, you will appear at your arraignment, at which you can enter four possible pleas in response to the charges:

• Guilty plea: you admit the facts of the crime
• Not guilty plea: you reject the charge and then a trial date is set
• No contest plea: you do not admit guilt, but you do not dispute the charge; this results in a plea bargain
• Mute plea: results in a not guilty plea and avoidance of admitting that the proceedings against you have been valid to that point

During your arraignment, bail—or the refusal to set bail—will be determined. For more information about the criminal process in Ohio and your rights, contact an experienced Ohio Criminal Law Attorney.  The Quickjd.com Legal Portal is a great resource to find Ohio criminal defense lawyers.  Call Toll Free at:  1-877-263-4613