Fraud is a federal and state crime, and participating it can leave you in hot water with the law. There are many different kinds of fraud, but one thing remains the same among all cases: You must have intended to defraud someone in order to be convicted. If you're...
Year: 2017
You can fight against charges of money laundering
You may have watched movies or heard stories about people laundering money and getting away with millions of dollars, but the truth is that many people who commit these crimes are found out and do face serious penalties. One way that major businessmen and women...
What you should know about insurance fraud
Insurance fraud is a serious problem. The FBI reports that the annual cost of insurance fraud, non-health insurance, is about $40 billion per year. More law enforcement agencies are cracking down on potential perpetrators of insurance fraud. You should be aware that...
Is there a major difference between a felony and misdemeanor?
When you're facing criminal charges, the differences between a misdemeanor and felony can be immense. While no charge is ideal, it's much better to face a misdemeanor than a felony when you go to court. With a misdemeanor, you're facing charges more serious than an...
Marijuana is still illegal to use in Ohio
You were just trying to relax, and smoking marijuana is something you normally do in your home state. You brought some with you to Ohio, and you never thought you'd have to worry about getting caught. Unfortunately, you did, and now you face charges. In Ohio, the...
Trojan virus infects thousands of computers in Ohio
Phishing scams are email scams that can lead to individuals suffering financial ruin. Malicious email attachments defraud many, and with over 60,000 computers being infected in just one crime ring's circle, it's no surprise that these emails quickly rake in money for...
Felons may be able to carry guns in some cases
Can a felon own a gun? In most cases, felons are banned from owning guns. However, there are loopholes that allow certain individuals to carry guns even with a felony. The Gun Control Act prohibits felons from owning weapons, but there are exceptions. Those who have...
Defending yourself against mortgage fraud
Due to the housing crisis, the FBI has prioritized mortgage fraud for profit cases. Although borrowers do commit mortgage fraud to obtain housing, the bigger concern is when industry insiders use their knowledge to misuse the mortgage lending process and steal equity...
You can fight drug distribution or sales charges
You were transporting drugs in your vehicle, but you never intended to sell them. They were your personal stash, used to help you control pain. You're not into hard drugs, you just use marijuana when you need to relax and unwind. Now, an officer that stopped you for a...
Defend yourself against allegations of telemarketing fraud
Telemarketing might be annoying, but it's not illegal. It does become illegal when a person tries to con another person out of money. If you're accused of this act, you'll face charges for telemarketing fraud. Telemarketing fraud is a type of white-collar crime. With...