Here’s a new kind of scam that is happening in Ohio and around the United States: Websites are claiming to have hard-to-find items only to never ship them out. So far, at least 25 websites have claimed to have products such as Clorox and Lysol disinfecting wipes, but...
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Mobility won’t stop the police from finding your meth lab
Smell is one of the ways that law enforcement officers are able to locate drug manufacturing facilities. The host of different chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine, in particular, can give off strong odors that may alert neighbors or even nearby pedestrians...
How does money laundering work?
Money laundering is an illegal act that happens when a large amount of money is gathered by participating in an illegal action but appears to be coming from a legitimate source of some kind. Someone who is committing a money laundering crime will go through three...
3 common and serious types of fraud
Fraud accusations must be taken seriously, as they can have a massive impact on the rest of your life. These are highly-technical crimes that often rely on a lot of paperwork, financial accounts, digital information and the like. As such, mistakes and...
Are no-knock warrants legal in Ohio?
Recently, state officials convened in Columbus to discuss how no-knock warrants will be dealt with in the future. State Attorney General Dave Yost hosted a bipartisan group of prosecutors from Ohio’s three largest cities — Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. Their...
If you get an OVI or DUI, you could lose your license
Drug crimes are serious, and two that could have a lasting impact on your life are an OVI or DUI. OVIs and DUIs can happen when people are intoxicated by alcohol, but they can also be a result of drug impairment. If you are impaired by drugs while driving, or if it’s...
5 accused of trafficking drugs after no-knock warrant carried out
Cincinnati is a major city, and therefore it is not unusual to see major efforts to enforce the laws and capture criminals. Sometimes, however, people get caught up in arrests who don’t belong there. Did you know that a recent drug bust led to five people being...
What is “possession with intent” in Ohio?
You have been a casual drug user for a while, and so are some of your friends. While you never messed around with "hard stuff" like methamphetamine, you see nothing wrong with enjoying a few marijuana edibles or a little Ecstasy now and then. You have a good source,...
Doctors can get caught up in prescription drug scams
When you decided to become a doctor, you expected there to be new challenges every day. However, you were expecting challenges to your brain -- not to your good reputation. Each year, many hard-working, well-intentioned doctors inadvertently find themselves accused of...
Creative Company Names Catches the Attention of the SBA
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was created in March to assist businesses during a near-catastrophic economic turndown caused by an historic public health emergency. Money would help employers keep staffing intact. The Small Business...
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