BRADLEY P HEFNER

It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to use threats, intimidation, or coercion to influence a witness or potential witness in court proceedings to make them lie under oath, withhold truth, or avoid testifying. A conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines; however, if the coercion involves threats of serious bodily injury or death, it is enhanced to a Class D felony (2-12 years in jail).

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to commit perjury (lie under oath) when the false statement is material (could have affected the outcome) and is made during an official proceeding. Aggravated perjury is a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. It is not a defense that you mistakenly thought your lie wasn't important to the case.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

It is illegal to use threats, intimidation, or coercion to influence a witness or potential witness in court proceedings to make them lie under oath, withhold truth, or avoid testifying. A conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines; however, if the coercion involves threats of serious bodily injury or death, it is enhanced to a Class D felony (2-12 years in jail).

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to use threats, intimidation, or coercion to influence a witness or potential witness in court proceedings to make them lie under oath, withhold truth, or avoid testifying. A conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines; however, if the coercion involves threats of serious bodily injury or death, it is enhanced to a Class D felony (2-12 years in jail).

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500