Wanting to buy a home is a major step in anyone's life. You may have been saving for some time and anticipating the day when you could finally apply for a mortgage loan and buy the house of your dreams. Of course, applying for a mortgage loan can be complicated and...
Month: December 2019
When can police search for drugs in your automobile?
No one in Cincinnati wants to be pulled over, but the situation can escalate from a mere traffic infraction to more serious charges if police believe the motorist has drugs in his or her vehicle. In this intimidating situation, motorists may wonder what drug crimes...
How do Ponzi Schemes differ from pyramid schemes?
Sometimes an investment seems too good to be true. While some investments are legitimate and legal, others such as Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes are considered white collar crimes in Ohio and elsewhere. However, while there are some similarities, Ponzi schemes are...
37 people accused of money laundering, drug trafficking in Ohio
People make bad financial decisions from time to time. Sometimes these mistakes can cause a person to lose money, but they do little harm to others.However, some of these mistakes constitute white-collar crimes such as money laundering and embezzlement. And as one...
State bill could lower penalties for some drug crimes
A bill under consideration in the Ohio senate could radically change the way drug crimes are prosecuted in the state. Known as SB 3, the measure is designed to reclassify certain types of drug crimes as low-level offenses. Advocates say that SB 3 will lead to less...