Ohio § 971.99
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 971.99, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 971.99.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in division (B), (C), or (D) of this section, whoever
violates division (B) of section 971.08 or division (D) of section 971.12 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (B) Whoever violates division (B) of section 971.08 or division (D) of section 971.12 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if, in committing the offense, the
violator made a threat of physical harm to the person that was building or maintaining
a partition fence. (C) Whoever violates division (B) of section 971.08 or division (D) of section 971.12 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree if, in committing the offense, the
violator caused physical harm to the person that was building or maintaining a partition
fence. (D) Whoever violates division (B) of section 971.08 or division (D) of section 971.12 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree if, in committing the offense, the violator
caused serious physical harm or death to the person that was building or maintaining
a partition fence. (E) Prosecution for a violation of division (B) of section 971.08 or division (D) of section 971.12 of the Revised Code does not preclude prosecution for a violation of any other section of the Revised
Code. One or more acts, a series of acts, or a course of behavior that can be prosecuted
under this section or any other section of the Revised Code may be prosecuted under
this section, the other section, or both sections.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 971.99
What does Ohio Revised Code § 971.99 cover?
Section 971.99 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 § 971.99?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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