Ohio Revised Code Title XXXV. Elections § 3517.993

(a) Whether the violator has been found guilty of any other violation of Title XXXV of the Revised Code;

(b) Whether the violation was made knowingly or purposely;

(c) Whether any relevant statements, addenda, or affidavits required to be filed have not been filed;

(d) Whether the violator has any outstanding fines imposed for a violation of Title XXXV of the Revised Code;

(e) Whether the violation occurred during the course of a campaign.

(a) Whether the violator previously has not been found guilty of any other violation of Title XXXV of the Revised Code;

(b) Whether the violator has promptly corrected the violator's violation;

(c) Whether the nature and circumstances of the violation merit a minimum fine;

(d) Whether there are substantial grounds tending to excuse or justify the violation, although failing to establish a defense to the violation;

(e) Whether the violation was not purposely committed.