Mortgage fraud is a serious offense, and it is also one that someone may commit accidentally. Mortgage fraud can happen if you lease out a property that was supposed to be for your personal residence. It could happen if you claim a home will be your vacation home but...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“Operation Safety Net” recovered Ohio teen trafficking victims
Child trafficking and statutory sexual assault have become hot-button topics in recent months. Many Americans were previously unaware of how many children go missing in a year and how many children face exploitation and trafficking. With increased public awareness...
3 steps to take if you’re being investigated for fraud
In your business, you handle a lot of money. You’re in charge of several large accounts. Lately, you have noticed that there are some odd discrepancies, but since you have a few new hires, you figured that some accounting errors had been made. None of the senior...