Sometimes it can come as quite the shock. Of course no one wants to be notified that they are being investigated for committing a white collar crime, but the truth of the matter is that it does happen from time to time. Needless to say, it can cause a person to start questioning some […]
Put Your Trust in an Experienced Newark Criminal Lawyer
May 3, 2018 by ·
If you’re facing white collar crime charges, there’s a good chance that your best bet is to seek a criminal lawyer with plenty of experience in defending clients. The good news is that at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, we have over four decades of experience in defending our clients against a variety […]
How Accurate Are Depictions of Criminal Law?
April 25, 2018 by ·
The judge bangs the gavel while crying for order in the court. People are sobbing. Camera flashes are going off and the local media is reporting on the outcome of the trial. These are all things that we picture in our minds easily. For many of us, this is our idea of what a […]
Work With One of the Best Criminal Lawyers in Newark, NJ
April 11, 2018 by ·
When you find that you have been charged with a crime, it only makes sense to want to seek out the best criminal lawyers that you can find. The good news is that if you are in Newark or the surrounding area, you can count on the team at the Law Offices of Robert J. […]
3 Tips for Making It Through a Tough Situation
March 16, 2018 by ·
If you’ve recently been accused of committing a white collar crime, it can be tough to know which steps you need to take. There is no doubt about it–you’re right in the middle of a really stressful situation. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to help. In today’s […]
Take Care of Yourself This Tax Season
March 6, 2018 by ·
With tax season now in full swing, people everywhere are starting to make an effort to file their taxes. Whether you’re filing yourself or taking your information to a professional to make sure that you don’t miss anything, the whole process can sometimes feel incredibly stressful. Are you going to owe money? Will you be […]
What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Lawyer
February 21, 2018 by ·
If you are looking for a Newark criminal defense lawyer, you’re in the right place. At the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, we know exactly what it means to be the white collar crime attorney that you need. That’s why in today’s post, we’d like to highlight a few of the characteristics that we […]
A Few Tips for Defending Against Tax Fraud
February 12, 2018 by ·
We’re now at the time of year when tax fraud will become much more common. People all across the United States are getting back all of the documents that they need to be able to file their returns. Some will inevitably be filing as soon as possible; others will be waiting until the last minute […]
An Update on the Famous White Collar Crimes of Bernie Madoff
February 1, 2018 by ·
If you’ve been following along with our blog for any amount of time, you’ve probably noticed a handful of blogs about Bernie Madoff. Madoff’s use of the Ponzi scheme is generally considered to be one of the largest in history. As you might know, the Ponzi scheme is so named for Charles Ponzi who, according […]
What Constitutes Bank Fraud?
January 17, 2018 by ·
Bank fraud is a term that gets thrown around on a fairly regular basis, but the truth of the matter is that it’s a blanket term for a number of other crimes. That’s why in today’s post, we thought we’d take a look at a few of the things that constitute bank fraud. And, of […]
