About Sexual Battery

Columbus Sexual Battery Defense Attorney (Ohio Revised Code 2907.03)

Ohio law defines sexual batter in O.R.C. 2907.03. There are currently 13 different variations of sexual battery in Ohio. Generally speaking, Ohio law prohibits sexual conduct of another person (not the offender's spouse) if the offender knowingly coerced the alleged victim, or if the alleged victim was substantially impaired, or if the alleged victim is unaware that the act is being committed, or if the alleged victim mistakenly identifies the offender as their spouse, or if the offender is the victim's parent, guardian, or custodian, or if the offender has supervisory or disciplinary authority over the alleged victim, or if the offender is a teacher, administrator, coach, or other person in authority in a school; if the alleged victim is a minor.

Sexual battery is the charge that is filed when a person has submitted to sexual activity through a variety of circumstances, including when a teacher at a school, a mental health professional, a prison guard, or when the victim is unable to resist the action through other factors such as age or due to inability to fight back for any reason. These are serious charges, and one should act quickly if facing this felony offense. In Ohio, a conviction can result in up to five years in prison, and when the alleged victim is under 13 years of age, the charge will be a second degree felony, with penalties of up to eight years in state prison. For those who have prior criminal records, the penalties will likely increase.

It is crucial that you get legal assistance as quickly as possible from a Columbus sexual battery defense lawyer.

Sexual Battery Defense Lawyer in Columbus: Koffel Brininger Nesbitt

KBN has been named Ohio Super Lawyers ® as well as listed in " Best Lawyers in America " due to the success rate, ethical practices and skill of the legal team. When you enlist the assistance of this firm, you know that you will be well-represented and that your best interests will be the top priority. These cases can be very frightening, as the penalties are so extreme. It is necessary to act fast in such a case. Each case has unique circumstances and evidence, and with a full analysis of the case, the criminal defense lawyer will advise you what defense strategy can be employed on your behalf.

It is vital that you refrain from answering questions regarding the case from police officers or other investigators without first having legal counsel to advise you. Your statements can be used against you and definitely will. Many people while in police custody are so nervous that they make statements that create serious problems afterwards. It is important that you act quickly and contact the firm if you have been arrested and charged with felony sexual battery.

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  • Case Closed

    Our client was falsely accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker. Local law enforcement investigated. Client hired our law firm for representation. Over the span of 60 days, the accuser’s story ...

  • Client receives probation, no jail and no prison term

    POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNAGRAPHY - client receives probation, no jail and no prison term. (State v. M.W., Franklin County, OH 8/2016)

  • No Charges Filed Against School Resource Officer After Sex Allegation

    Mr. Koffel’s client, a retired deputy and school resource officer for a local high school, was alleged to have had an unlawful sexual relationship with a student. No charges filed based upon ...

  • Case Dismissed

    Our client was accused of molesting his adopted son nearly 20 years ago. Our client was confronted with the allegations when a detective contacted him. Unsure what to do, the client retained Attorneys ...

  • No Sexual Registration Required

    Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor case resolved to contributing to the delinquency of a minor, no sexual registration. Mr. Koffel’s client was charged with having sex with a 15 year old when he was ...

  • Probation

    Mr. Koffel’s client, a 46 year old man, was raided by the FBI in the summer of 2015 for downloading suspected child pornography. The client was subsquently indicted on F2 Pandering and F4 Pandering. ...

  • Dismissed

    Client's Rape Indictment Dismissed – enters a plea to a reduced charge and receives community service -- Mr. Koffel's client, a 34-year-old husband and father, was falsely accused of raping a ...

  • Charges Dropped

    Our client was falsely accused of molesting his own 7 year old daughter. Within 30 days of retaining Koffel Brininger Nesbitt, the charges were deemed “unsubstantiated” and the detective closed the ...

  • Charges Dropped

    Client falsely accused of sexually assaulting female family member. Mr. Koffel worked closely with the detective and was able to convince the detective to close the case with no charges being filed.

  • Prison Term Avoided

    Client indicted on Child Porn Charges Avoids Prison – Koffel Law Firm accepted the case of a 23 year old college student indicted on 18 counts of possessing child pornography on his computers ...

  • Prison Term Avoided

    Client indicted on Child Porn Charges Avoids Prison – Koffel Law Firm accepted the case of a 23 year old college student indicted on 18 counts of possessing child pornography on his computers ...

  • Sexual Imposition Amended to Misdemeanor

    Sexual imposition case amended to misdemeanor assault, no jail, probation, no sex registration. Client alleged to have touched buttocks of a women at a water park for purposes of sexual gratification. ...

  • Not Guilty

    Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Client was accused of engaging in non-consensual sex with an underage girl. Case was taken to bench trial after prosecutor refused to negotiate possible ...

  • Case Dismissed

    Our client was served with an Ex Parte Civil Protection Order for alleging threatening another with physical harm and harassing her at her workplace. Our client was represented by Attorney Will ...

  • Case Closed

    Mr. Koffel’s client was investigated on the suspicion of possession of child pornography and voyeurism. He was terminated immediately by his department before the investigation could be concluded. ...

  • Charge Dismissed

    Our client was accused of "date rape" in early 2007. The client hired Attorney Brad Koffel to represent and advise him. After 4 months of investigation and passing 2 polygraph exams, the allegations ...

  • Case Closed

    Koffel Brininger Nesbitt was retained to defend a grandfather who was falsely accused of sexually abusing his five-year-old granddaughter. Through our representation & 2 polygraph exams, the detective ...

  • Avoided Conviction

    High School Sophomore Accused of Sex Charges Against 6 Other Students leads to intensive therapy and no sex offender registration. Represented by Brad Koffel (In Re: T.W., Licking County, OH Fall 2017 ...

  • Probation & No Jail Time

    Dayton Man Charged With Public Indecency at Local Park Gets Probation and No Jail. Represented by Eric Willison (Montgomery County, OH, Fall 2017).

  • Gross Sexual Imposition Jury Trial - Deadlocked

    Mr. Koffel defended a 62 year old man accused of fondling a 4 year and 7 year old. After a 5 day trial, the jury of 6 men and 6 women could not reach a verdict and the judge declared a mistrial.

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