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Criminal process: misdemeanors By Tony Comunale, Esq  Misdemeanor charges in Ohio are handled by the municipal courts and county district courts specially set up to handle only misdemeanor cases. A misdemeanor charge differs from a felony charge in that even the most severe misdemeanor charge only carries the potential of six months incarceration. Misdemeanor cases begin with either an arrest and/or a written citation. A written citation for a misdemeanor can be mailed to an address and it will notify a person of when they need to be in court for their initial appearance. Initial Appearance & Arraignment The arraignment for a misdemeanor case is basically the same as a arraignment in a felony case. A person is put on notice what the charges are against them and enters a plea of not guilty. If a person has not hired an attorney the court will inquire as to whether they can afford an attorney. If they can, the court will set a new date called a pretrial date and expect that the person will report at that date with his or her attorney. If a person cannot afford an attorney the court will review the person's financial status to determine whether they eligible for the services of a public defender. If you have received a misdemeanor criminal complaint you may hire our office prior to that initial appearance and we will take care of the initial appearance saving you from rescheduling or having to miss work. On
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