Ohio § 2921.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2921.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2921.21.
(A) No person shall knowingly demand, accept, or agree to accept anything of value in
consideration of abandoning or agreeing to abandon a pending criminal prosecution. (B) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under this section when both of the following
apply: (1) The pending prosecution involved is for a violation of section 2913.02 or 2913.11 , division (B)(2) of section 2913.21 , or section 2913.47 of the Revised Code , of which the actor under this section was the victim. (2) The thing of value demanded, accepted, or agreed to be accepted, in consideration
of abandoning or agreeing to abandon the prosecution, did not exceed an amount that
the actor reasonably believed due him as restitution for the loss caused him by the
offense. (C) When a prosecuting witness abandons or agrees to abandon a prosecution under division
(B) of this section, the abandonment or agreement in no way binds the state to abandoning
the prosecution. (D) Whoever violates this section is guilty of compounding a crime, a misdemeanor of
the first degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2921.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2921.21 cover?
Section 2921.21 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2921.21?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2921.21" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2921.21 apply to my situation?
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