NOT GUILTY VERDICT

Mr. Koffel’s client, 21, was accused of luring a 15 year old high
school into a series of sexual encounters in Allen County, Ohio. He was
indicted on 3 counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor under R.C.
2907.04 which carries prison up to 54 months and mandatory 25 years on
the sex offender registry. The client rejected all plea offers –
the final being probation. The case proceeded to trial with the accuser
testifying as well as her mother and a 30 year veteran detective of the
Lima Police Department. The client chose to testify in his defense. The
jury returned a Not Guilty verdict on all counts in less than 90 minutes.
(State of Ohio vs. D.H., Represented by Brad Koffel and Attorney Eric
Willison).