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...
Criminal Defense
“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...
Drug force surveillance turns into a deadly chase
Two people have been indicted for a police chase that resulted in a crash in Newport. According to the news out of Cincinnati, the crash killed two bystanders when two people fled the police in a vehicle and struck the pedestrians. The two victims, 81 and 80, were...
A January shooting becomes Cincinnati’s first federal murder case
Most of the people who get arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the Cincinnati area will face state charges under Ohio's criminal laws. However, some people facing criminal charges can wind up facing federal criminal offenses for things that happen in the...
Do you need an attorney if you’ve been charged for computer crimes?
You have been staying with a friend, and you’ve been using their computer to browse the web. They told you that you could stay at their house while they’re out of the country, but what you didn’t know was that the computer’s IP address was being investigated for...
Ohio looks into overhauling nonviolent drug possession charges
If you’ve been accused of a drug crime, one thing you may be interested in learning more about is how you can seek alternative penalties instead of prison time or harsh fines. Sometimes, there are possible alternatives, such as going through drug treatment, which can...
Criminal appeal may give you hope for the future
If you are convicted of criminal activity, such as a white-collar crime or a drug crime, you may not necessarily agree with the jury's verdict or with the judge's sentence. In this situation, filing an appeal is generally your only option. The court system is...
Can I keep my license after an alcohol-related incident?
Drivers who face charges related to a violation of Ohio alcohol or drug laws could face serious penalties. One of these penalties includes the loss of driving privileges. The duration of any license suspension depends on the nature of the crime and the defendant's...
A strong defense when facing drug charges
Drug charges will have significant impact on your life. The potential consequences that you are facing are significant, but a conviction is not your only possible outcome. When facing charges for any type of drug crime in Ohio, you would be wise to take the first...