Notable White Collar Crime Cases of 2023

While white collar crime only accounts for 3% of yearly criminal prosecutions in the United States, it is a costly crime to all citizens. Although labeled as a “victimless” crime, many people suffer and pay the price for white collar crimes that occur in society. Keep reading to learn about some noteworthy white collar crime […]

Will I Lose My Medical License if I’ve Been Charged or Convicted of a Healthcare Crime? 

The healthcare industry is heavily regulated in New Jersey, and any criminal charges or convictions related to healthcare can have very serious consequences, including the loss of your professional license. Knowing the impact of a healthcare crime on your license, and how to protect your livelihood if charged, or convicted, could be life changing.  Healthcare […]

Is Tax Fraud a Felony in New Jersey? 

Tax fraud is the intentional falsification of information on a tax return in hopes of paying less than the entire tax obligation, and if the IRS can prove intention, it is always a felony in New Jersey.  The State of New Jersey takes tax fraud very seriously. The belief is that tax fraud harms all […]

Some of The Most Notable White Collar Crimes of 2022

Learn more about some of this year’s most notable white collar crimes from one of New Jersey’s most prominent voices in criminal defense, The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. What do you know about white collar crime in 2022? White collar crime accounts for about 9% of the overall crime in our nation each […]

How does White Collar Crime Affect Society?

White collar crime creates the mental image of men in business suits doing something illegal and reaping the benefits of that action. Most people assume white collar crime is something that “just happens”and that the effects of it are seldom felt by the average person. However, white collar crimes vary in number and degree and […]

What Is the Difference Between Street Crime and White Collar Crime?

White collar crime and street crime — what’s the difference? You’ve probably heard the terms street crime and white collar crime before, and unless you’ve had a reason to, you may not understand the distinctions between these two categories of crime.  They are different from one another, both in the way that they’re defined, and […]

How Does Having A Business Operating Agreement Protect Me During Times of Conflict?

Establishing a new business is a strategic and intentional process. In order to be successful, the operational responsibilities of the business shouldn’t be undermined by the enthusiasm of starting a new company. By this, we mean having a solid foundation for how your business is run will not only set you up for future success […]

Help! What Should I Do If My Business Partner Is Involved in Criminal Activity? 

When things go sour in a business partnership, you might have the urge to walk away and never look back. It’s a situation no one wants to find themselves in, but it happens quite often – someone you once trusted financially, in business and in life, is now betraying you and the empire you created […]

Defense 101: Accused of A White Collar Crime? Do This!

Have you been accused of a white collar crime? Don’t panic! Do this instead. Believe it or not, the concept of white collar crime has only been around for 80 years.  White collar crime is typically categorized by actions that are non-violent in nature, and are most closely associated with alleged perpetrators who come from […]

3 Things to Do Immediately After Being Arrested

Anyone who has been arrested before will tell you that it’s not a particularly pleasant experience. Even under the best of circumstances it’s still incredibly stressful. Your mind starts racing, your heart is beating too fast, and you start to panic. Of course even if you haven’t been arrested it’s easy to imagine what it […]