A Ponzi scheme is when investment advisers attract investors through promising high rates of return on their investments. However, in a Ponzi scheme there are no real returns, but instead the investment advisers use funds from new investors to pay the prior investors. The investment adviser will usually use the funds to enrich himself or herself. Recently one investment adviser is facing criminal fraud charges of running a Ponzi scheme in Ohio.
6 indicted on heroin drug charges in Ohio
Heroin has the reputation of being one of the most dangerous illegal drugs, and anyone caught in possession of it could face serious legal consequences. The possible penalties for a heroin arrest increase significantly if a person is suspected of distributing and selling heroin or some other powerful narcotic.
Ohio mother faces felony charges of child endangerment
Parents have a special legal duty to protect their children from harm. When authorities believe that a parent fails to do this, he or she could face serious criminal charges which could result in spending time behind bars. One woman in Ohio is now facing felony charges for child endangerment, which is not the first time she has faced such allegations.
Man faces felony charges in Cleveland Cuyahoga County
Being accused of a violent crime is an incredibly stressful event. American society takes violent crime very seriously, and rightfully so. When someone faces this type of accusation, it can feel overwhelming, and many are unsure where to begin in fighting the charges. One Ohio man is currently experiencing this scenario, as he prepares to address a range of serious felony charges.
