Bank Fraud

Frequently, individuals who are prosecuted for white collar crimes may not be aware they were involved in an illegal operation, or they were not the person responsible for organizing the crime ring or enterprise.  According to federal statutes: whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme or artifice to defraud a financial institution; or [...]

Search Warrants

I have had many clients come to me feeling hopeless about the situation they are in. They  needed a good Ohio criminal defense attorney. They were arrested with a search warrant that contains misrepresentations. They were nervous, scared and confused and felt that it was their word against law enforcement and there was nothing they [...]

Federal or State Crime?

Ohio and every other state say the difference between a state and federal crime is whether you have broken a state or federal law. If you broke a federal law, then you have committed a Federal offense. An investigation for a federal crime is typically initiated by the federal government long before charges are filed.  [...]

Criminal Charges – With You Forever?

Because of the internet, it is easier than ever to get information on anyone, including criminal records. These records are just a blip in time, but can have far reaching effects into the future of a person. Here is an example for one man who ran into some trouble with the law when he was [...]

Entrapment Defense in Ohio

Entrapment is a defense that can be used in a criminal case.  This type of defense will give the alleged offender a justification for the offending conduct. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement and/or confidential informants give the alleged offender an opportunity to commit criminal conduct.  The key to the entrapment defense is that the alleged [...]

White Collar Crime

White Collar crimes are those that often involve some form of deceit or fraud. While often committed in offices, white collar crimes are also committed anywhere from the closed doors of a hedge fund conference room to the streets of any major city. Types of White Collar crimes include: Forgery Bribery Falsifying Business Records Criminal [...]

Never Make Statements To Police Officers Without An Attorney

Accordingly, we believe that in our role of law-abiding citizen, we should be fully cooperative with the law enforcement officers who were summoned on-location to investigate whatever has taken place.  However, we couldn't  be more wrong, as it is probably the worst thing we could possibly do. Police Officers Are Not Your Friend At The [...]

Embezzlement and Money Laundering

Embezzlement and money laundering are likely the two most recognizable forms of white collar crime. If you have been charged with either of these two types of corporate crimes in Ohio you need to consult a qualified criminal defense attorney right away. I have experience in defending individuals who have been charged with white collar crime [...]

Failure To Appear In Court / Bail Jumping

Have you missed a court date?  The bad news is you can’t always “make it up”. When you have been ordered to appear for court and then fail to show up, you could be facing additional criminal charges. Ohio judges expect people to show up for their “appointments”, particularly if they were granted bail. Things [...]

Federal Crimes

In Ohio, like every other state the difference between a state and federal crime is whether you have broken a state of Federal law.   If you broke a federal law, then you have committed a Federal offense. Common examples of federal crimes Tax Crimes: Including tax evasion, fraud, and public corruption. Violent crimes: Including kidnappings, child [...]

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