What is a tax haven? The Cayman Islands. Bermuda. Switzerland. Luxembourg. The British Virgin Islands. These are some of the world’s most well-known tax havens. But…South Dakota? The United States isn’t typically known for such tax advantages, yet it was recently discovered that approximately a half-trillion dollars is being sheltered in trusts in the Midwestern […]
I’ve Been Accused of Securities and Commodities Fraud
October 22, 2021 by ·
What are securities and commodities fraud? The terms securities and commodities fraud are general terms that include a wide variety of different potential crimes, but can include crimes relating to investments, stocks, and other tradable financial assets. Stealing from investors, embezzlement, intentionally misrepresenting a company’s financials to investors or to financial auditors, insider trading, or […]
Cannabis Is Now Legal In New Jersey So What Does That Mean For You?
September 11, 2021 by ·
When a formerly illegal drug is now deemed legal for consumption, what does this really mean? Let the Criminal Defense Attorneys of The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot help you understand what this new cannabis legalization means and what it doesn’t mean. Cannabis is now legal in the state of New Jersey In February […]
Help! I Think I’m Wrapped Up In A Pyramid Scheme
September 11, 2021 by ·
What is a pyramid scheme? If you’re involved in a business or organization that relies on making money from recruiting investors — specifically the act of the owners or initial promoters of the business using investor recruitment, which in turn requires those investors to bring on more investors, and then those investors to bring on […]
So You’re Facing State or Federal Firearms Charges
August 14, 2021 by ·
What are firearms charges? The term “firearms charges” actually refers to a broad range of alleged crimes, ranging from illegally distributing, selling, purchasing, discharging, or even possessing a firearm. These charges can be especially serious when they relate to the transport of firearms across state lines, as they then become a federal vs. state charge. […]
Am I Allowed to Contact My Accuser or Witnesses After I’ve Been Accused of a Crime?
August 14, 2021 by ·
You have rights, and so does your accuser When it comes to criminal court proceedings, in addition to other constitutionally afforded rights, it is a defendant’s right to have a fair, speedy trial, as well as legal representation that is either secured by the defendant themselves, or one that is appointed to them should they […]
I’m the Taxman
July 10, 2021 by ·
It was American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin who famously stated, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except for death and taxes,” but it was George Harrison who said, “Now my advice for those who die/Declare the pennies on your eyes” a lyric featured in one of The Beatles most famous songs, […]
What Are the Panama Papers? What Are the Paradise Papers?
July 10, 2021 by ·
It’s no secret that many people, organizations, and corporations do not enjoy paying taxes. Many will do all they can through certain accounting practices and other methods to legally make use of loopholes or altogether circumvent aspects of the tax system in an effort to pay as few taxes as possible. Though the idea of […]
I’ve Been Falsely Accused of a Crime? What Do I Do?
June 30, 2021 by ·
For many people, being falsely accused of a crime is one of their biggest fears, and for good reason. Let the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot help you navigate this very tricky situation so that you can do your best to protect your reputation and your freedom! For those of you familiar with the […]
2021’s Most Outrageous White Collar Crimes…So Far
June 12, 2021 by ·
January 2021: The Case of Motorized Surfboard Scam This past January, a Florida man was sentenced to six years in prison for scamming investors out of $400,000, the latter of whom believed their investments were going toward the production and distribution of motorized surfboards. The convicted man created a company he called KRM Services and […]
