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...
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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...
What are the current trends with illegal drugs in Ohio?
Social awareness and availability have a lot to do with what drugs people use. For example, a decade ago saw the rise of synthetic drugs for sale in gas stations all over Ohio. So-called herbal incense, watch cleaners and bath salts claimed to replicate the effects of...
What is insider trading?
If you are accused of insider trading, understand that this is a serious allegation. White collar crimes are typically charged at the federal level, which means that you could face not only fines but also jail time. Insider trading occurs when someone who has...
How big of an issue is drug trafficking in Ohio?
Drug trafficking or distribution is quite a different thing than simple possession. Accusations of trafficking or dealing drugs come with much more social stigma and far more serious criminal consequences than possession. While many people question the criminality of...
Why college may be the worst time to get caught with drugs
College is a time of learning and personal growth. Young adults go from sheltered teens to independent individuals through the process of not only pursuing higher education but also reducing how dependent they are on their parents for both support and guidance. Many...
Do you know what constitutes securities fraud?
Investors have many various investment opportunities to choose from these days. While stocks and bonds have been around for some time, digital currencies are relatively new on the scene. Many investors understand that taking risks is part of investing. Polished sales...
The growing odds of a conviction in federal court
Federal prosecutors often refer to financially-motivated offenses as white-collar crimes. The U.S. Attorney's Office is quick to get fraud cases like these in front of a grand jury, and cases tend to quickly move to trial once the panel indicts a suspect. It's...
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