Most people associate burglary with theft, but committing any crime after entering a building without permission can lead to a burglary charge. The laws dealing with burglary are rooted in English common law, and they protect people rather than possessions. In Ohio,...
Theft
Theft charges in Ohio
Theft in Ohio has several levels of punishment depending on the value of the items stolen and the way it was obtained. For example, a person can be charged with grand theft, petty theft, robbery or burglary. A person can also be charged with theft of services, which...
Elements of burglary and penalties in Ohio
Figures estimate 2.5 million burglaries occur in the U.S. annually though these numbers are decreasing. Most all states define burglary in the same way though penalties vary. Ohio treats burglary as a felony or misdemeanor and requires certain elements for a case....
