Previous posts on this blog have discussed various federal and state criminal charges that Cincinnati, Ohio, residents can face and that generally speaking have to do with how one handled his or her finances.For example, embezzlement usually involves the theft, by...
Money Laundering & Embezzlement
Review of the elements of money laundering
Although this blog has talked about it before, there may be some confusions in the mind of Cincinnati, Ohio, residents as to what exactly money laundering is.It is a term often thrown around in drug prosecutions, prosecutions relating to mob or gang activity and the...
Innocent activity can look like fraudulent billing
Whether in a private corporation, a public entity or even a charitable non-profit organization, those who control the money have a great deal of power and responsibility.Particularly if they are under financial stress, it can be very tempting to dip into the company's...
The penalties for embezzlement can be steep and life changing
White collar crimes may not seem as serious as other criminal offenses; however, these crimes can carry significant penalties. State laws treat embezzlement differently, and in Ohio, the laws surrounding the penalties for embezzlement are within the laws about theft....
Are all low-risk investment schemes illegal?
Exploiting price discrepancies in different markets of an identical or similar asset is not an illegal practice, contrary to what many Ohio residents think. This practice often generates low profits at low risks-the seller is simply buying in one market while...
Is falsifying a record a white-collar crime?
Many people believe that white-collar crimes are victimless. Unlike theft or robbery, where the victim is identifiable, embezzlement or money laundering doesn't target a specific person. This is Ohio residents may think the penalties associated with it are lenient,...
What is embezzlement?
When an Ohioan takes something that is not theirs, they may be accused of stealing the allegedly stolen item or of being a thief. Allegations of theft are serious and some readers may not understand what makes a charge of embezzlement any different from a regular...
The role of depositions in the justice system
if someone is facing criminal charges, whether relating to drug crimes or money laundering, they should not take the prosecution's word that there is evidence against them at face value. Parties have and should avail the right to conduct an investigation into the...
Hundreds of money laundering charges for father, daughter
It takes years for hardworking individuals to create a name for themselves in business circles and establish themselves as competitive and reputable businesses. All of the hard work though, can be lost in an instant if they face allegations and subsequent charges of...
Ohio man accused of money laundering from nonprofit
When a person is accused of a white-collar crime, they may think that the situation is not too serious. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Prosecutors in Ohio will not go easy on those they accuse of committing a white-collar crime, and will prosecute...