Many Ohio workers are contractors or employees of contractors who work on projects of the federal government. Federal contracts are subject to strict laws regarding the payment of reward for better treatment than would otherwise be available under the official...
Month: November 2017
Embezzlement is a deportable offense and felony charge
Embezzlement is a type of aggravated felony. As a result, anyone who is working toward citizenship or who is immigrating to the United States needs to be aware of what it is and how to avoid participating in any acts that could result in a conviction. Embezzlement can...
Identity theft: A federal crime
Identity theft is an important thing to discuss, especially during the holiday season. Identity theft is a federal crime, so the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tracks and prosecutes those who aim to take advantage of others by stealing their identities....
You can defend yourself against charges for larceny
You borrowed your neighbor's lawnmower when he wasn't home, and you intended to return it. You didn't have time that night to let him know, and before you knew it, he'd reported it missing to police. They came knocking on your door, and now you're in trouble with the...
What are some kinds of fraud?
There are many people who fall victim to fraud every year, which is why the judicial system is so hard on those who commit it. Fraud comes in many forms, from lying on tax returns to filling out a fake prescription. If you're accused of fraud, you need to understand...
How can rising blood alcohol help an OVI case?
If law enforcement officers charge you with OVI, one of your possible defenses could be rising blood alcohol. At first glance, it seems to perhaps not be an effective approach, but it has helped in many cases. The concept of rising blood alcohol is this: A BAC level...
