Ohio Theft Crime Lawyer

Have you been criminally charged with theft?

Theft crimes are severely punished in the state of Ohio. Some types of theft crimes are handled in the state court system, while others are federal offenses and will be tried in the federal court system. Koffel Law Firm limits its practice to "State charges" and does not accept Federal cases. It is crucial that the Columbus theft crime defense lawyer you enlist is familiar with state court system in Ohio. The Columbus, Ohio lawyers of Koffel Law Firm and have a history of successfully defending serious theft crimes. At Koffel Law Firm, the legal team has over 17 years experience in criminal defense law, and has been named "Ohio Superlawyers" as well as being listed in "Best Lawyers in America". Both of these distinctions are limited to less than 3% of the lawyers in the United States. The firm provides skilled legal representation for any of the following types of criminal theft and fraud cases in Ohio:

Credit Card Fraud

Credit card fraud is a form of identity theft in which an individual or organization will use another's credit card information to make personal purchases or for personal gain. It is against the law and is considered to be a white collar crime, punishable by lifelong consequences. Click here to learn more about credit card fraud.

Embezzlement

What is embezzlement? Embezzlement is a white collar crime in which no violent act was used, but instead an individual unlawfully gathered information to obtain money illegally for his or her own benefit. Talk to a member of the Koffel Law Firm immediately if you have been accused of embezzlement. Click here to continue reading more about crimes of embezzlement.

Forgery

Being charged with forgery can be one of the most challenging obstacles to overcome; it will require an aggressive defense attorney to ensure that the charges are corrected countered with evidence in your favor. As a form of theft, this offense should be treated with the utmost seriousness. Click here to read more about forgery.

Fraud

Fraud involves the stealing or concealing of an identity for personal gain. It is a quite broad criminal accusation, and can include misrepresentation or trickery to steal property or money. If you have been accused of fraud, immediately talk to the team at the Koffel Law Firm. Click here to read more about fraud crimes.

Investment Fraud

Facing criminal charges of investment fraud is difficult, and will require the intervention of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Investment fraud is the act of scamming or misrepresenting with hopes of personal financial gain, such as in a Ponzi scheme. Click here to continue reading more about investment fraud.

Mortgage Fraud

A person can unknowingly be accused of mortgage fraud in a variety of ways, especially if your actions make it appear as if you are concealing documents or funds, falsifying loan applications or providing a false identity. Call the Koffel Law Firm without delay if you have been accused of mortgage fraud by a federal agency, local agency or a mortgage company. Click here to read more about mortgage fraud.

Stock Broker Misconduct

As a stock broker, you will have certain responsibilities to ensure that you are responsibly handling the money of your clients. You will be helping these individuals and families to wisely put their funds into appropriate stocks. However if you have been accused of using this money for personal gain, you will be facing serious criminal charges. Click here to read more about stock broker misconduct.

Workers' Comp Fraud

As an employee filing for workers' comp or an employer providing workers' compensation for your employees, you are expected to file certain documents and to provide true information. If you have been accused of falsifying information for personal gain or monetary achievement, you will most likely find yourself in the face of fraud charges. Click here to read more about workers' comp fraud.

Theft Crime Defense Lawyer in Columbus - Successful Results

When facing a serious theft crime charge, it is critical that you move fast if you hope to defend yourself in court. The penalties for serious theft crimes are harsh in the state, and when an elderly person is the victim, the penalties increase. When you are up against these odds, it requires a skilled and dedicated defense team in order to fight for your defense.

Many times, our lawyers are able to work on a deferred prosecution agreement on behalf of our clients. In other words, we strive to work out terms with the State of Ohio that will allow our client to be placed in a Diversion Program. Upon successful completion of Diversion, the theft charges can be dismissed.

THEFT DIVERSION CASE EXAMPLE:

For example, we recently were hired to represent an Ohio State University Honors Student who had been indicted for felony theft as well as Ethnic Intimidation and Criminal Damaging. On the misdemeanor case, our client paid a $300 fine and was placed on non-reporting probation. We will apply for expungement when he is eligible. On the felony theft count, our client was initially denied Diversion; however, Attorneys Brad Koffel & Will Nesbitt were successful in having his case reconsidered for Diversion. Eventually, his theft charge will be dismissed.

On another recent theft case, our client, a 21 year old art student, was charged with three counts Felony Theft. Our client, battling a serious drug addiction, was accused of stealing $7,700 worth of property. After four months of representation Attorneys Brad Koffel and Will Nesbitt entered into an agreement with the prosecutor's office that will result in a complete dismissal of all charges.

If you have not yet been arrested, but are under investigation for any serious theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud, act quickly. Typically, detectives work quietly and quietly to build a case against an accused. You are likely to be arrested within a short period of time, and you need to have legal representation from an experienced and skilled Columbus criminal defense lawyer before answering any questions in the investigation. At Koffel Law Firm, the attorney will fight for your rights and protect you from the pitfalls that can occur when you answer questions without representation. The speed with which you get a defense lawyer from Koffel Law Firm is vital. Act fast and protect yourself.

Contact a Columbus theft crime defense attorney from Koffel Law Firm 614-675-4845.