State courts handle violations of state law. Municipal and mayors courts handle misdemeanor charges, while Common Pleas courts handle felony offenses. Columbus criminal law attorney George C. Luther has extensive experience in Ohio state courts throughout the state.
Criminal defense attorney George C. Luther has a proven history of aggressively representing clients not only in court but also in plea negotiations with the prosecution. He strives to challenge the prosecution at every step of the criminal system and is not afraid of taking on the most challenging cases. Mr. Luther is highly respected by defense attorneys, judges, and prosecutors as a top criminal defense attorney in the State of Ohio.
State courts handle both felony and misdemeanor criminal charges. Some examples of felony charges are:
- Homicide
- Drug Crimes
- Controlled Substances
- Illegal Prescriptions
- Possession of Drugs
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Assault and Battery
- Felonious Assault
- Theft
- Computer Crimes
- Fraud
- White Collar Crimes
- Mortgage Fraud
- Weapons Charges
- Embezzlement
- Sex Crimes
- Rape
- Child Abuse
Typical misdemeanor charges are:
- OVI/DUI
- Hit Skip
- Driving Under Suspension
- Gambling Charges
- Domestic Violence
- Disorderly Conduct
- Alcohol Offenses (underage drinking,open container)
- Shoplifting (less than $500)
- Assault
- Drug Offenses (paraphenalia, abuse, possession)
- Petty Theft
- Criminal Trespass
- Indecent Exposure