The money earned through criminal activity is as much of a liability as it is an asset. Those who operate or work for a large criminal enterprise will likely have large amounts of cash for which they can offer no legal explanation. Getting caught with a lot of cash...
Money Laundering & Embezzlement
What is the definition of embezzlement?
White-collar crimes can often be difficult to prove and extremely complex because they involve professional relationships, trust and interpretation. This is why it is possible for a person to be falsely accused of a serious crime such as embezzlement. It is vital that...
How addiction can lead to theft and embezzlement among professionals
Addiction can drastically change a person and their behavior. Someone struggling with chemical dependence might engage in behaviors that they would never have considered previously. Addiction has a ripple effect on many areas of a person's life, including their...
Ohio legislature reels from House Speaker’s arrest
The news that Larry Householder, the long-time Speaker of Ohio’s House of Representatives, was indicted by a federal grand jury shook a lot of people up last month. He is facing charges related to what authorities have called the largest bribery and money laundering...
Know the sentence possibilities for money laundering
Money laundering charges often stem from complex investigations into specific activities, such as that of a gang, drug dealer, or other entity. When you find out that you're facing criminal charges for money laundering, you need to find out if they're federal or state...
What exactly is money laundering?
Money laundering is a crime. It involves someone taking money that they secured from engaging in some type of illicit activity, mixing it with legitimately sourced funds then reinvesting that intermingled currency back into the original, illegitimate source.Electronic...
Know your embezzlement defense options
An embezzlement charge can impact just about every area of your life. Many people tend to focus on the criminal sentences they might face, but this is only one spot that you need to consider. For example, even before you're convicted, just being charged can negatively...
From investigation to charges: Know your rights
People who are charged with white collar crimes often get caught because of how they tried to cover up their actions. For individuals who are facing an investigation into this type of crime, working with an attorney is often a good idea. Your lawyer can help you find...
Money laundering accusations are sometimes made erroneously
We recently discussed how money laundering and drug crimes go hand-in-hand. Even though this is one area that often intersects, it is far from the only situation in which a person can be accused of money laundering. Anyone who is earning money from an illegal method...
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...