Columbus Child Sexual Abuse Defense Lawyer

Fighting Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Across Ohio

Although any kind of criminal charge should be considered serious, there are few more detrimental to your future than the allegation of sex crimes involving a child. At Koffel Brininger Nesbitt, we know that child sexual abuse charges can have a tremendous impact on your life and even change the way your family and friends view you. It is extremely important in times like these to make sure you are represented by an experienced Columbus sex crimes lawyer.

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Why Choose a Columbus Child Sexual Abuse Defense Lawyer from Koffel Brininger Nesbitt?

Our firm knows the various defenses that may be available to you. We work hard to defend your rights in all proceedings that follow a charge. There are often times where child sexual abuse allegations are brought forth during child custody cases in which one spouse claims the child told them of the wrongdoing. Perhaps a step-child is trying to find a way to remove the step-parent from his or her life and alleges the sexual assault.

No matter the situation, our Columbus criminal defense lawyers work hard to prove that these allegations are not true.

Some of our child sex abuse case results include:

• A client accused of sexually assaulting his daughter’s friend 19-21 years ago. The prosecutor dropped the case because there wasn’t enough evidence and the statute of limitations had expired.
• A client who was accused of sexual assault by his estranged daughter. Attorney Koffel negotiated a reduced sentence from a possible 10 years to 4 years.
• A client who was accused of inappropriate sexual touching by his granddaughter. The case was eventually dismissed due to lack of evidence.

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Defining Child Sex Abuse Crimes in Ohio

According to Ohio statute 2305.111, child sexual abuse calls a victim any minor under the age of 18 or mentally, developmentally, or physically disabled individual under the age of 21. In 2012 alone, there were more than 62,000 child sexual abuse cases reported in the United States.

Our team at KBN recognizes that this is a serious problem, but we also know that there are some cases reported that are false, causing innocent individuals to face serious consequences for something they did not do.

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Penalties You May Face

Because of the seriousness of a child sexual abuse charge, the possible sentences can be life-altering. By hiring our firm, you put experienced advocates in your corner who are dedicated to your defense. We aim to get a reduction or even complete dismissal of the charges you face so that you can move forward without these allegations hanging over you.

A conviction for child sexual abuse can result in:

• Time in jail or prison
• Termination of parental rights
• Probation
• Registration as a sexual offender

When an individual registers as a sexual offender, this affects where they are able to live, their employment, and more. Don’t let your entire life be impacted by such a serious accusation. KBN is here to stand by your side and find ways to prove your innocence. When you have so much on the line, you need to make sure the attorney you hire is looking out for your best interests. This exactly what we do at our firm.

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Defending Sex Abuse Allegations

False sex abuse allegations are difficult and time-consuming to defend. However, if your defense attorney is willing and able to be aggressive, these cases can be turned on their heads through exhaustive investigation.

We have had significant success keeping charges from even being filed against some of our clients as a result of our defense strategy. We will interview our client several times with our lawyers and investigators, and eventually conduct a confidential polygraph examination in our office. We will run a detailed background check on our client, including electronic evidence that is subject to discovery by the government (Facebook profiles, email, texts, photos, voice mail, etc.).

Many times the absence of incriminating evidence is worth its weight in gold.

We will also launch an equally exhaustive investigation into the alleged accuser. We will want cell phone records, texts, chats, Facebook pages, photos, and email preserved. There is little doubt that neither law enforcement nor prosecutors will simply turn this web-based and electronic data over to us. Being ethically smart in our investigations is of paramount importance. Many false sex abuse allegations can be reversed once the prudent defense team exposes the lie.

How Can You Represent Someone Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Child?

“How can you represent someone accused of sexually assaulting a child?” is a question we are often asked. For starters, unless/until there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the disclosure is true, we are representing men accused of one of the most heinous crimes in the world. The only thing worse than a person accused of sexually assaulting a child is a person being falsely accused of sexually assaulting a child.

The dynamics of representing an individual (usually a man or young man) charged with a sexual assault of a child is one of the most daunting and specialized areas of criminal law. Sexual assault cases are, by nature, emotionally charged and typically rise and fall on the credibility of the accuser.

However, allegations against children are even more unthinkable. And, as this area of criminal investigations develops, more and more men are falsely accused of the unthinkable – a sex crime against a child in their care or custody. But, why would children lie? They aren’t necessarily lying nor are they necessarily telling the truth. Every expert in this field knows of the dangers of suggestibility, leading questions, and other forms of “tainting” the memory of a child. In fact, scared parents who question their son or daughter about an allegation can inadvertently do great damage to a case thereby converting an innocent person into a suspect and a child into a lifetime of victimhood.

Teachers, coaches, grandfathers, friends of the family and even fathers are ripe targets of false sex abuse allegations.

At Koffel Brininger Nesbitt, we are all parents. But, we are also guardians of our client’s freedom and reputation. Only after a very thorough examination of the case and presentation to a jury can any of us truly conclude whether or not a man is guilty of this heinous act. Our job is to make sure innocent men are not convicted.