Understanding the various types of fraud is vital for anyone who has been charged with one of these crimes. Each type of fraud requires deception for personal gain or to harm others, but the methods and impacts can vary significantly. For individuals navigating the...
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What are the consequences of white-collar crimes in Ohio?
White-collar crimes may not seem as serious as certain other types of criminal offenses. They are financial crimes committed by individuals. They do not cause direct bodily harm to others, but they can still do significant harm. Some financial crimes affect people,...
What to do if arrested for a federal drug crime
Those arrested for a drug offense in Ohio usually expect to face state prosecution. However, they may sometimes end up facing federal charges instead. Those who’ve been recently arrested by federal investigators and indicted in federal court will have a challenging...
3 types of white-collar crimes that may lead to federal charges
White-collar criminal offenses typically involve individuals engaging in some kind of financial misconduct. They lie to businesses or people in the hope of gaining access to money or engage in other forms of illegal financial activity, like insider trading. Every...
Is it ever beneficial to talk to the police?
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...
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...
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