There is no doubt among health care professionals in Ohio that medical errors are extremely serious. NPR cites an estimate that they may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. However, if you are a provider who makes a mistake that results in harm to a patient, you generally will not face criminal charges on account of it. On the rare occasions when providers do face charges, there is usually an indication that the provider was intoxicated or demonstrated malicious intent.
Should medical errors be grounds for prosecution?
Willful vs. non-willful tax avoidance
If you are like most people in Ohio, you can find it hard to look at your paycheck and see how much money is taken out for taxes. Regardless of your political leaning or your financial situation, this can be hard. The tax laws in the United States allow for legal ways that taxpayers can lower their tax burden. Taking advantage of deductions or special types of investments are some examples of this.
Drug addiction, without help, creates a criminal cycle
When the police arrest someone for using or buying illegal drugs, the first response is simply to put that person in jail. If convicted, they spend time behind bars. They're then released and told not to do the same thing again. The authorities view prison time as enough of a deterrent.
