The mission of the U.S. judicial system is to faithfully enforce the law and protect its citizens. Since the 1800s, the U.S. has had two separate judicial systems: one for adults and one for juveniles. Back then, people under the age of eighteen who allegedly...
Month: June 2018
Embezzlement: Develop a strong defense
Embezzlement might not seem like it's hurting anything or anyone when you're doing it. Taking a small amount of money from a cash register each day and manipulating the data to show that nothing is missing is a good, simple example. The problem is that even if no one...
Several consequences to committing mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud is one of the most complex forms of fraud, and its prevalence has only increased since the housing market crashed in 2008 - scrutinizing new transactions and investigating past ones. It's important to comprehend what mortgage fraud is and what the...
Boating in Ohio: Restrictions on alcohol and drug use
Operating any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Ohio. No one is allowed to operate or control a vehicle, water skis or other devices if they are on drugs or under the influence of alcohol. If a person is impaired when driving any kind of...
What happens if you’re caught with heroin?
Ohio heroin laws aim to protect individuals by restricting the use of this dangerous drug. It is illegal to possess, sell or distribute heroin in Ohio, except for in some extremely specific scenarios, like if you're working with the drug in a professional capacity. As...
How many people are victims of internet fraud yearly?
The latest release of internet crime data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shown that victims lost in excess of $1.3 billion in 2017 as a result of internet crimes. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) displayed data showing that the costs could...
