If you're accused of a white collar crime, you're in deep trouble. Accusations could lead to federal and state charges. It's in your best interests to do what you can to protect yourself. With the right defense, you'll be able to fight the charges against you. What is...
Year: 2018
Is marijuana decriminalized in Ohio?
Ohio has yet to legalize marijuana, so anyone caught using it could potentially face serious penalties. Ohio's laws state that possessing less than 200 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor with the potential for up to 30 days incarceration if you have between 100 and...
Don’t commit a white collar crime on accident
You may not think it's possible to accidentally violate the law with a white collar crime, but you'd be surprised. There are plenty of people in the world who commit crimes intentionally, but the reality is that some end up committing crimes unintentionally or because...
How house flipping can lead to a charge of bank fraud
You may have seen the shows about flipping houses on television or heard about seminars scheduled for your area. Given the profits you can make, the concept is appealing, but you wonder if it is really legal. If you complete a successful project and have money in the...
What is an advance fee scheme?
If you participate in an advance fee scheme, you're essentially offering someone something of great value for a fee upfront. The catch is that the person who pays you that fee is likely to get little or nothing as a result of the transaction. There are many times when...
Overdose leads to arrest of 32-year-old man
When someone dies as a result of someone else's actions, the person who caused the death is normally held accountable. In the past, drug-related deaths weren't always treated that way, but they are today. If you give someone drugs, you could be held accountable if...
2 officers dragged as suspect attempts to flee
If an officer asks you to pull over, the best thing you can do is to follow directions. If you don't, you could end up getting yourself into more trouble than if you had just listened to begin with. Take, for example, this case out of Cleveland. Two officers ended up...
What can you do to stay safer online?
-You love to go online and shop, but recently, you've been shut out of your account. The company called and said it blocked your purchases because you triggered an alert. Several days later, you were stopped by the police on your way into your house, accused of...
What is mass marketing fraud?
Mass marketing fraud involves any scheme that uses some form of mass communication, such as radio, television and mail, to acquire money in either one jurisdiction or several. In the modern digital age, this form of fraud has even extended into the realm of social...
Medical marijuana can still result in charges
Ohio does allow for medical marijuana to be used for patients in need. There are things to know, though, especially if you're being accused of a drug crime related to marijuana use. In fall 2018, medical marijuana will be available for the first time ever in Ohio. It...