The crime of wire fraud comes in many different forms. For example, this crime can range from telemarketing fraud to spam schemes among others. Breaking down the elements of wire fraud makes it easier to understand. As the name suggests, this crime involves some type...
Year: 2015
Dance Moms star indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges
Abby Lee Miller, famously known for her reality television series Dance Moms, has been indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to the United States Attorney's Office, she hid approximately $755,000 after...
Every drug crime case is unique
There are many types of drug charges, each one associated with its own legal challenges and potential consequences. Even though two people can face the same drug charge, here is what you need to remember: Each case is unique. This includes many details, from the...
What does cyberstalking mean?
Stalking has been around for a very long time. It usually happens when one individual is motivated to follow, harass or communicate in an unwanted manner with another person. In recent decades, stalking has evolved into a serious criminal offense that can have...
The burden of proof for embezzlement charges
Of course, any allegations involving embezzlement should be taken seriously. Regardless of whether investigators have already arrested and charged you or whether you are simply under investigation, you need an attorney as soon as possible. This type of white collar...
The right to a defense attorney according to the sixth amendment
The average Ohio citizen facing felony charges has a limited knowledge of the law and the procedures prosecutors use to seek conviction. This is why it is so important that the nation's justice system includes criminal defense attorneys. Without this kind of...
Possession of drug paraphernalia in Ohio
Many Ohio residents do not know that being charged with possession of illegal drug paraphernalia does not require the presence of actual drugs. It is true that drug paraphernalia charges often occur when a person is already facing drug charges, however, the two...
Can I have my white collar crime records expunged?
In the state of Ohio, it is possible to have certain criminal records and/or convictions sealed. This is particularly valuable for those who wish to hide these records from background checks performed by potential employers or landlords. Further, when a person's...
Does Ohio have statutes of limitations for criminal activity?
When the authorities have reason to believe someone has committed a crime, they are not always able to apprehend them immediately. In fact, it is not altogether unheard of for months or even years to pass by before the police can make an arrest. There are certain...
Choosing the right attorney for the defense of felony charges
Being charged and convicted of a felony could change your life forever while also affecting the lives of your loved ones. When you need a criminal defense attorney in the Cleveland area, you might become overwhelmed by the large array of law firms from which to...
