Virtually all American adults know the line in the Miranda warning that insists upon some version of “Anything you say can be used against you.” What people often don’t realize is that this is true even if you’re not under arrest or being interrogated by law...
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Can you be arrested for fentanyl if you have a prescription?
There are many reasons that doctors might prescribe fentanyl to a patient. Late-stage cancer is one common reason that people take fentanyl regularly. Nerve damage, traumatic injuries or recent surgeries could also lead to a doctor prescribing fentanyl for a patient....
When do drug crimes and white-collar crimes overlap?
Acts of terrorism, murder and violence are often perceived as the most dangerous and serious crimes people could commit, while property crimes and white-collar crimes may not seem as serious to many people. By contrast, attitudes about drug crimes have begun to shift...
What are the top three white-collar crimes?
White-collar crimes are economic crimes rather than violent criminal acts. They endanger an entity’s resources but not an individual’s safety or life, in most cases. Many cases go unsolved or unprosecuted, as it can be hard for authorities to track questionable...
The drugs trending in Ohio and the risk of an arrest
Drug use across Ohio changes from year to year and even between generations. Social trends and overall availability play a major role in the prohibited drugs that people want to use and can purchase on the unregulated market. People also abuse items that they can...
2 ways medical billing practices can lead to Medicaid fraud
Seeing enough patients is a key aspect of financial solvency as a physician. Doctors often have dozens, if not hundreds, of patients under their direct care when they work as primary care physicians or out of a medical office. Medical facilities that accept Medicare...
Don’t let your attitude toward your work lead to embezzlement
Embezzlement often starts small, maybe long after you started working for a company. You may have even learned the practice from the person who trained you. Many people who embezzle from their employers don't start with outright theft. They may not even think of their...
What happens if you are accused of fentanyl possession in Ohio?
Fentanyl is a relatively new synthetic opioid, and it is responsible for a significant portion of Ohio arrests and drug-related hospitalizations. In the roughly 20 years between 1999 and 2020, the number of overdose deaths in Ohio skyrocketed. They were 327 fatal...
How do you know if you’ve committed mortgage fraud?
Mortgage fraud is a serious offense, and it is also one that someone may commit accidentally. Mortgage fraud can happen if you lease out a property that was supposed to be for your personal residence. It could happen if you claim a home will be your vacation home but...
Can you accidentally commit insider trading?
Insider trading sounds like a planned, carefully-orchestrated crime. The implication is that someone intentionally used private information for personal financial gain. Those with work in finance or in adjacent industries could be at particular risk of insider trading...
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