Every day of the week, in states throughout the country, credit card fraud occurs. While some people look for ways to commit this crime, hoping to obtain a financial gain, others find themselves going down this path without really knowing what is going on. When you...
White Collar Crimes
Do you understand bankruptcy fraud?
There is never a good time to find yourself filing for bankruptcy. If you are even thinking about this, it means that something has gone wrong with your finances. But here is the good thing: Bankruptcy gives you a way to start fresh. It provides an opportunity to...
Dance Moms star indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges
Abby Lee Miller, famously known for her reality television series Dance Moms, has been indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to the United States Attorney's Office, she hid approximately $755,000 after...
Can I have my white collar crime records expunged?
In the state of Ohio, it is possible to have certain criminal records and/or convictions sealed. This is particularly valuable for those who wish to hide these records from background checks performed by potential employers or landlords. Further, when a person's...
White collar crime: Anyone can be accused, indicted and convicted
As an experienced Cleveland, Ohio, law firm, our attorneys know that allegations of white collar crime can strike anyone at any time. It does not matter the defendant's career choice, social standing or community reputation, anyone could indicted for engaging in white...
What is bribery?
In the state of Ohio, a person may be accused of bribery if they offer to pay or accept payment in exchange for influence in a government or public setting. For example, a person may offer certain property or money in return for favorable treatment. A person may also...
Ohio man charged with felony forgery
Franklin County prosecutors have charged a former Ohio House page with a felony and a misdemeanor after he allegedly forged a latter written in the name of a state representative sent during a recent campaign for House speaker. The page is accused of using a...
Ohio man sentenced on insurance fraud charges
It came to the attention of the Ohio Department of Insurance that several individuals living in the state were paying premiums for insurance, but had no coverage. The department and the local sheriff’s office conducted an investigation into the allegations. The...
Executive in Ohio faces 25 counts, including bank and wire fraud
When a business obtains a loan from a lender for a specific purpose, the business is required to use the borrowed money for that particular purpose. If the business owner or managing officers of the business decide to use the loan for something other than the...
Authorities on lookout for white collar crimes in Ohio
The federal and local governments offer a variety of set-aside contracts that are aimed at helping minorities and other disadvantaged groups succeed in an arguably uneven society. However, it is important that the government maintains the integrity of these programs...