RAPE, DATE RAPE, FALSE SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

Columbus Rape Defense Attorney -- False Sex Abuse Allegations

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Defending Sex Abuse Allegations

Child Victims & False Memory

Early Release from Prison -- Judicial Release

Expungements & Sealing Record of Rape

Rape is a first degree felony offense in Ohio and is found in O.R.C. 2907.02. To be convicted of Rape, the State of Ohio prosecutors must prove a defendant "engaged in sexual conduct with another by purposely compelling submission by force or threat of force".

Ohio law classifies Rape if an offender "engaged in sexual conduct with another person if the offender substantially impairs the alleged victim's judgment or control by administering any drug, intoxicant, or controlled substance surreptitiously or by force, threat of force, or deception."

If an alleged victim is under the age of 13, any sexual conduct is rape. Lastly, if an offender engages in sexual conduct and if an alleged victim's ability to resist or consent is substantially impaired because of mental or physical conditions or because of advanced age and the offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the victim's ability to resist or consent is substantially impaired by such a condition or advanced age then the offender is guilty of rape.

Ohio law mandates life in prison without parole if the victim was under 10 years old or if the offender has a previous conviction of a similar offense or if the offender caused serious physical harm to the victim.

RECENT CASE RESULT: our client, a freshman at a local university, was accused of non-consensual sex by a young woman 5 weeks after they had sex. The case was initiated by the local police department and the university held an administrative hearing. Testimony was presented at the university board hearing by witnesses, the accuser and our client. Our client was exonerated after the hearing and was found not to have violated the university's code of conduct concerning sex with an intoxicated person. No criminal charges are expected. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel).

RECENT CASE RESULT: our client, a 30 year old man with active status in the United States Navy, was accused by a woman of rape. The couple had gone out on several dates with the last one resulting in sexual intercourse. The client claimed it was consensual and the woman claimed she was too intoxicated and didn't consent. Our client passed a polygraph and we agreed to have him interviewed by the Delaware, Ohio Police Department. After 2 months of representation, all charges were dropped. (Represented by Brad Koffel).

RECENT CASE RESULT: our client, a high school senior football player, was accused of rape by a female sophomore. Our client passed a polygraph and agreed to an interview with the detective. The accuser would not agree to a polygraph and all charges were dropped. (Represented by Brad Koffel).

MORE CASE RESULTS CAN BE SHARED IN A CONFIDENTIAL SETTING IN OUR OFFICE.

This charge is so serious that it is strongly advised that you enlist the assistance of a Columbus rape defense lawyer without delay. At Koffel Law Firm, a respected and aggressive criminal defense law firm, the legal team can review the circumstances and evidence against you and advise you what defense strategy could be employed. Each case has unique circumstances and evidence. Some cases have been found to have been false accusations - nonetheless, you must defend yourself in court if you hope to avoid prison. When there is enough evidence for you to be arrested and charged with rape, you could be convicted, whether guilty or not.

Date Rape Defense Lawyer in Columbus -- Seeking Dismissal of Charges

When one is accused of "date rape", fast action on the part of the criminal defense lawyer from Koffel Law Firm is required, from the moment the alleged offender is notified by a detective of an investigation. In situations in which one is falsely accused of spousal rape or date rape, it is an urgent matter that the defense gets to work at once. With fast action on the part of the attorney and an independent investigation, in some cases the charges are dismissed before going to trial. In cases in which this is not possible, there are usually strong defense possibilities that must be explored, based on the circumstances of the case. It is critical that you contact the firm immediately after your arrest, and ensure that you don't engage in answering questions until the attorney from the firm has reviewed your case and can advise you how to proceed.

Contact a Columbus Rape Defense Attorney from Koffel Law Firm 614-675-4845.