The money earned through criminal activity is as much of a liability as it is an asset. Those who operate or work for a large criminal enterprise will likely have large amounts of cash for which they can offer no legal explanation. Getting caught with a lot of cash...
Cincinnati Federal Crimes Blog
What is the definition of embezzlement?
White-collar crimes can often be difficult to prove and extremely complex because they involve professional relationships, trust and interpretation. This is why it is possible for a person to be falsely accused of a serious crime such as embezzlement. It is vital that...
Can police charge you for drugs in your car that aren’t yours?
Enduring a traffic stop by the police can be an unnerving experience. Many people are so eager to end the encounter that they will do just about anything that police officers asked of them. This overly compliant behavior can actually cause problems for some people. ...
What are the most addictive drugs?
In many, many drug cases, the real issue at the heart of the case is that the person accused of buying, possessing or transporting drugs is actually addicted to those substances. This makes the entire case far more complicated, as addiction is a disease and a medical...
People steal from work when they feel cheated
Theft is common in the workplace. Sometimes, it’s minor theft, like swiping office supplies. Other times, it’s a major issue, like the embezzlement of thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. But there is one thing that many of these cases have in common: They...
How addiction can lead to theft and embezzlement among professionals
Addiction can drastically change a person and their behavior. Someone struggling with chemical dependence might engage in behaviors that they would never have considered previously. Addiction has a ripple effect on many areas of a person's life, including their...
Here’s what you should do at a DUI traffic stop
Should a police officer have reason to believe that you’re driving under the influence of alcohol, they won’t hesitate to pull you over. As scary and stressful as it may be, there are steps you can take to protect your legal rights and hopefully prevent your arrest. 3...
20 arrested in second wave of gun violence initiative in Cincinnati
Being accused of weapons charges and other crimes can quickly lead to your freedoms being at risk. That’s why it’s important to have someone on your side if you’ll be fighting accusations of violence. Take, for example, this case out of Cincinnati, Ohio, in which 20...
You just received a subpoena for your business records: What now?
Maybe you were suspicious that you were being investigated for some kind of financial crimes, and maybe you weren’t. Either way, you’ve just received a subpoena for a lot of your business records. What should you do now? No matter what, you can’t afford to ignore the...
Tax evasion charges require the right defense strategy
Tax evasion is a serious crime with serious consequences. A conviction will change your life forever, as you’re likely to get hit with a large fine and possibly time in prison. This crime occurs if you willfully attempt to evade tax authorities in an attempt to avoid...