Columbus Criminal Defense
With 17 years of experience handling cases focused on criminal defense and DUI, Koffel & Jump stands as one of Ohio's most prominent law firms. Founded by attorneys Bradley P. Koffel and W. Mark Jump, both of whom are named an "Ohio Superlawyer" and listed in Best Lawyers in America (an honor only the top 1% of lawyers are able to achieve), the firm serves the residents of Ohio with a skill and dedication to excellence that is unsurpassed. By working closely with clients and always staying dedicated to creative, aggressive defense, they are able to handle cases regardless of the situation, whether it is a misdemeanor, a drug crime, a traffic crime or suspended license.
The firm maintains a track record of success, maintaining a peer review A-V rating, setting them apart as one of the strongest law firms handling criminal cases in Ohio. If you are looking for legal support regarding any sort of criminal charge, it is absolutely vital that you secure the help of an attorney you can trust. At Koffel & Jump, you can rest assured that you will be treated with the devotion and care that you deserve, your rights being protected in every way possible.
If you or a loved one are currently facing criminal charges, contact a Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer today at Koffel & Jump to begin evaluating your case.
| April 27, 2012 |
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Why We Need Parents to Turn in Their Meth Lab Kids
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| There is an escalation of shake and bake cooks, mobile meth labs, and suburban operations. Current law enforcement investigative techniques require identifying a suspect, building probable cause, securing a warrant and raiding the property. This is a ... |
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| March 22, 2012 |
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U.S. Supreme Court: Plea Bargains & Poor Lawyers
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| When 95% of criminal cases are resolved in conference rooms, over the phone, and via email between prosecutors and defense lawyers, it is vital that the lawyer be competent and effective. For the first time in our country's history, yesterday the ... |
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| March 01, 2012 |
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Professional Athletes, Drug Tests and "Technicalities"
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| Posted By Steve Fox |
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| TECHNICALITY, SCHMECHNICALITY… JUST PROVE THE DAMN CASE! With the recent Ryan Braun vs. MLB decision sparking such debate, I couldn't help but see the parallels between Braun's precarious position and that of an ordinary citizen ... |
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| February 11, 2012 |
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Felony Change of Plea Process (example)
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| A change of plea in a felony case can be a tricky process for clients and lawyers. By law, judges must have a meaningful conversation with a defendant before the judge will accept the client's guilty plea. This is called "allocution". ... |
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| February 07, 2012 |
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DUI convictions and Canada
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| DUI convictions and Canada If you have a DUI/OVI conviction and attempt to enter Canada you may be in for a rude awakening. Under Canadian law, a non-citizen cannot enter the country unless you have been rehabilitated. There are various ways you may ... |
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| February 01, 2012 |
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When Parents Have to "Send Their Kids Away"
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| I just finished 3 days of visiting therapeutic treatment centers in Utah with one of the country's leading educational consultants, Dr. Andy Erkis . We visited 2 Wilderness programs and 2 Residential Treatment Centers. I learned alot from each ... |
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| December 20, 2011 |
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We Are a Nation of Criminals
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| We are a nation of criminals. We lock up more of our own citizens than any other country in the world except China. A recent study in Pediatrics reports that 1/3 of our kids will be arrested before the age of 23. The criminal justice system has ... |
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| November 30, 2011 |
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Is There Child Porn on Your Computer? Do You Know What You Are Downloading?
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| "Mike" came to our offices after learning he was being investigated for possession of child pornography. Under Ohio law, this crime is called Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor, a fourth degree felony in Ohio. If convicted, Mike faces ... |
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| Continue reading "Is There Child Porn on Your Computer? Do You Know What You Are Downloading?" » |
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| November 28, 2011 |
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Possession of Child Porn: Who Are These Guys?
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| Posted By Rick Mahan, Investigator |
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| If you were to poll 100 people on the street and ask them to describe a person who possesses child pornography, the majority will begin by saying "creepy old guys who drive non-descript white work vans", or something to that effect. ... |
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| November 28, 2011 |
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"I Can't Have a DUI" or "I Don't Want a DUI"
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| In our firm, there are 2 types of DUI clients. The "I Can't Have a DUI on My Record" and the "I Don't Want a DUI on My Record". Which are you and why do we ask this question? Here's a fact. Most people charged with DUI ... |
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| November 15, 2011 |
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Franklin County Adult Probation Department
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| Community control on felony convictions is another phrase for probation. When a client is placed on a period of community control / probation, the period can be up to 5 years. Here is a list of what I tell my clients to expect when placed on ... |
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| November 14, 2011 |
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Reversal of Mandatory Sentencing
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| Posted By Brad Koffel |
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| The states have started rolling back their "Tough on Crime" laws now that the true costs of incarcerating non-violent offenders are undisputable. Now it is time for Congress to do the same with federal drug laws. There is no doubt that ... |
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