Many people who commit white collar crimes believe they will never be caught. It often comes as a surprise when law enforcement does catch them — and it is even more surprising to face the potential consequences that will follow. If you are facing charges such...
Year: 2017
Woman faces over 200 felony charges for alleged actions
A single felony is enough to land you in prison. It requires a strong defense to fight against allegations, and even then, you may face penalties for the actions you've taken. Sometimes, multiple actions can result in multiple felonies of various types. When that...
Martin Shkreli to face trial for securities fraud
If you have followed the news about Martin Shkreli, you may have heard that he is to go to trial for allegations of securities fraud. You may already be familiar with some of the things he's done in the past, like having an account banned on Twitter for badgering a...
Accused of a Ponzi scheme? Protect yourself as soon as possible
White-collar crimes refer to a number of different offenses. Some include bribery, pyramid schemes, insurance fraud and identity theft. Of course, there are many other crimes as well that fall under this umbrella term. White-collar crimes are non-violent offenses....
Couple arrested and charged for fentanyl-related crimes
Mailing drugs through the mail is not always illegal, but it is when you do not have a prescription or the authority for that delivery. If you mail drugs to a person who does not have a prescription, it's a violation of law. Additionally, receiving drugs through the...
Is gift-giving bribery?
You always liked your local government officials. You decided you wanted to try your hand at politics, too, so you applied for a position. When you arrived, you brought a donation for a charity the hiring manager loves while discussing how much you'd love the...
Work to prevent your child being tried as an adult
Many days, youths face charges with crimes such as vandalism, underage drinking and stalking. The crimes can get even more serious, with charges such as kidnapping and intentional homicide. One thing for parents to remember is that the system for juvenile justice...
What are Ohio’s computer crime laws?
Ohio has a number of specialized laws regarding computer crimes. In reality, technology changes so fast that there can never be a law for every situation, but the state does try to cover its bases. There are laws regarding internet crimes against children, internet...
36 arrested in Ohio after major drug bust
Drug crimes can quickly result in arrests when the police get involved. Many times, the authorities spend months or years planning for a drug bust. During that time, they collect information on the people involved. It's possible to get caught up in a drug bust and...
Ohio: How felonies and bail are handled in the state
If you're facing a felony, you may think your entire life is over. A felony is often seen as being something that results in long-term prison sentences with no real way out, but the truth is that felonies don't have to be an end to your life. Many factors are...