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...
Cincinnati Federal Crimes Blog
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...
Opioid problem looms large for Southwest Ohio
Nearly four years ago, the Cincinnati newspaper The Enquirer ran a feature on the opioid epidemic in the Cincinnati area. It was called Seven Days of Heroin: This is What an Epidemic Looks Like, and followed those on all sides of the opiate epidemic for a single...
Shoplifting arrests can lead to drug possession charges
There has long been a link between shoplifting and drug abuse. First off, using illegal drugs and engaging in petty theft are both addictive habits. They are also both associated with certain mental conditions, such as depression and bipolar disorder. Addictiveness is...
It may be possible to avoid a criminal record over a drug charge
Addiction can start in many ways – often with a medical condition. Those who develop an addiction because of treatment for an illness or injury may still lead normal lives despite their chemical dependence. These people struggling with addiction still contribute to...
Can you buy a gun for someone else?
With most products, naturally, it’s no big deal to pick them up for someone else and then have that person send you the money. It could be as simple as using a cash transfer app on your phone. You don’t think twice about it. But what if that product is a...
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