When you commit a crime in Ohio, you will face a trial following the state laws. However, there are situations where the federal government can get involved in your case, making it even more complex with harsher penalties. If you or your loved one is facing a charge,...
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Why contact an attorney when being investigated?
An FBI agent may appear at the door of an Ohio suspect's resident, and the suspect may feel both shock and fear. If a federal officer wants to ask someone questions about his or her possible involvement in a crime, the matter appears serious. The agent's arrival is...
Punishments you could face after a bar fight
Bars are places where intoxication and emotions can run high. This can be a violent combination that has led to many altercations in these establishments. Some of these fights might end with a couple of bruises and black eyes, while others can have potentially fatal...
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 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...
What is insider trading?
It seems like there are constant news stories about insider trading. You may be familiar with the incident that sent Martha Stewart to federal prison. But you do not need to be wealthy or famous to be guilty of this white-collar crime. In fact, it is possible to...
When should you hire an attorney for a white-collar crime?
Recent data from the United States Justice Department suggests that white-collar crime is actually on the decline. White-collar crime includes federal procurement fraud, arson for profit, identity theft, telemarketing theft and much more. As of 2016,...
Beware of “sleeping it off” in your car
If you feel that you have taken in too much alcohol to drive safely, you may consider sleeping it off in your car. It seems like a win-win. After all, you get to rest, and the streets have one fewer intoxicated driver. However, if you do this, beware that there are...
Those doing federal contract work must avoid kickbacks
Many Ohio workers are contractors or employees of contractors who work on projects of the federal government. Federal contracts are subject to strict laws regarding the payment of reward for better treatment than would otherwise be available under the official...
How can rising blood alcohol help an OVI case?
If law enforcement officers charge you with OVI, one of your possible defenses could be rising blood alcohol. At first glance, it seems to perhaps not be an effective approach, but it has helped in many cases. The concept of rising blood alcohol is this: A BAC level...
