Cleveland Criminal Law Blog

Throughout Ohio, many people have managed to make a living driving for Uber or Lyft. These ridesharing apps allow people to get around Cleveland and other major cities in the state with ease, and the drivers can earn decent money if they drive often enough. In 2015, there were concerns that too many Uber drivers were in the state, and while the rate of pay has dwindled for people using the apps, it still remains a viable option for many to earn a living. 

However, you may not be able to automatically sign up to drive for Uber. The company has conditions that its drivers must meet, such as having a certain type of car. You also need to provide your driving history before you can drive. If the company finds a DUI or OVI conviction on your record, then Uber will disqualify you from driving. 

Drug dealing or transport is illegal throughout the United States, but the reality is that it still happens every day. If you are someone who has gotten caught up in the drug trade or have been falsely accused of possessing drugs, then you should know how important it is to protect your rights moving forward.

The same goes for people named as "most-wanted" fugitives, such as "Gingerbread Gangsta," the nickname of a 19-year-old man who is being sought out in Ohio.

People enter the healthcare industry for various reasons. It may be a family tradition to work in the medical field. Some people look forward to the eventual financial wealth they will experience. Others have a giving and helpful personality, and some find research and discovery fascinating.

Regardless of why you may have become a medical professional, you may one day find yourself facing charges of healthcare fraud. It is the most pervasive type of insurance fraud, reveals Healthcare Business and Technology, costing billions of dollars each year.

When your teen gets into legal trouble, you may not worry too much until you learn that the prosecution wants to try your child as an adult. Facing the judicial system is consequential at any age, but the process and outcome are harsher on adults than on kids. Therefore, your child is at risk of more severe penalties and lifelong effects if he or she goes through the adult criminal system.

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