About Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor Charges

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Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor has extremely serious penalties if convicted in the state of Ohio.  This is a felony offense in most cases, and if you have any earlier conviction for a sexual offense, you will be charged with a 1 ^st degree felony.  The penalties for the offense, depending upon the age difference between the two individuals, can reach as high as 10 years in prison or longer for those who have certain crimes on their record.  Never proceed in such a case without a Columbus criminal defense attorney representing you.  At Koffel Law Firm, the legal team of criminal defense lawyers has a 15 year history in criminal defense, and is well-known throughout the courts in Columbus and other parts of Ohio.

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Even in cases in which two individuals are in a relationship, such as an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old, a charge of unlawful sexual conduct is likely if discovered.  In this case it is likely that it will be a misdemeanor of the first degree with penalties of up to six months in jail.  It is extremely important that you are represented by a defense lawyer that is familiar with how to defend such charges and who will fight aggressively on your behalf.  At Koffel Law Firm, the criminal defense lawyer representing you must review the details of your case and will then advise you how to proceed with your defense.

As each case is unique, once it is determined what defense strategy to employ, the actions for the defense will begin immediately.  The legal team is dedicated and proactive with clients and will seek out and exploit any advantage that is within the law to fight for you.  Ensure that you get legal representation from Koffel Law Firm immediately after the arrest so that you have legal counsel at your side throughout the process.  This will assist you in avoiding the pitfalls that can happen when you are unfamiliar with the law, and make statements without legal representation.