(6-24-26) Angel Fowler (46) of Celina was booked by the Celina Police Department on a 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

In Ohio, a first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence charge is serious. This charge typically applies when an individual knowingly causes or attempts to cause physical harm to a family or household member. The penalties for a first-degree misdemeanor can include:

  • Jail Time: Up to 180 days (6 months)
  • Fines: Up to $1,000

A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is assumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty. As such, a prosecutor is required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed the crime if that person is to be convicted. To do so, proof must be shown for every single element of a crime.