Fraud cases seem to be on the decline. According to a report published by the United States Department of Justice, fraud cases decreased by 10 percent between 2011 and 2012. Even so, fraud remains an extremely common white collar crime, one for which many people...
Year: 2017
Felonies lead to heavy penalties and require a strong defense
When you were arrested for a third time for driving under the influence, you thought you might face another misdemeanor charge. Shockingly, when you spoke to your attorney, you found out you were being charged with a felony. Now, you're not sure what to do, because a...
What is dirty money, and how does it apply to money laundering?
Money laundering is a crime in which "dirty" money is transferred through a series of transactions for assets or cash. The money is called dirty money because it is derived from criminal activities. There are a number of anti-money laundering laws that have been...
Identity theft is a serious allegation: Fight back
Identity theft is a serious allegation that you need to defend yourself against as soon as possible. An accusation essentially says that you've been bold enough to take someone else's personal information and to use it for your own personal gain. Whether that's true...
Chinese fentanyl trade blamed for Ohio overdoses
The slew of individuals caught with fentanyl in Ohio has been a major concern with the growing opioid epidemic, but a news release from July 24 may pinpoint where the influx of the dangerous drug came from. According to the report, it was a Chinese wholesale supplier...
If I use someone’s credit card, am I committing fraud?
The laws in Ohio and across the country regarding credit fraud and theft are very clear. Unauthorized use of a person’s credit card is illegal and a white-collar crime. You may have a history of using that person’s card with his or her permission. However,...
You’re typically not really anonymous online
One prevailing myth about the internet is that you're basically anonymous while you're using it. While this can be true in some situations, much of what you do online is actually tracked. For example, Google has records of the searches that you conduct. You can even...
Fighting white-collar crime accusations: What to know
You've always tried to stay on the right side of the law, but you can't control everything that goes on at your business. You may not be surprised that you're facing white-collar crime allegations because of the size of the company, but that doesn't mean you should...
Having the ingredients to make drugs can get you in trouble
You know that you can be accused of a drug crime if you're in possession of items that could be used to create drugs, but are they really that common? It's true that many items that can be used to create drugs can be found in your home, and having the wrong...
These common internet crimes can lead to jail sentences
There are many internet crimes that people participate in all around the world. From hacking to email scams, these crimes affect many people and have the potential to wipe out bank accounts and steal identities. While some people may find themselves aiding a criminal...