Ohio HB544 expands the offense of obstructing justice to include aiding a child in committing a crime.

Ohio HB544 amends the state's Revised Code to expand the offense of obstructing justice. It includes aiding a child in committing a crime, regardless of the outcome for the child. The severity of the offense depends on the nature of the crime aided. For instance, aiding in an act of terrorism elevates the offense to a felony of the second degree, or first degree if it results in death.

Ohio HB544 expands the offense of obstructing justice to include aiding a child in committing a crime.

Ohio HB544 amends the state's Revised Code to expand the offense of obstructing justice. It includes aiding a child in committing a crime, regardless of the outcome for the child. The severity of the offense depends on the nature of the crime aided. For instance, aiding in an act of terrorism elevates the offense to a felony of the second degree, or first degree if it results in death.