In a previous blog post, we told you all about Charles Ponzi and what a Ponzi scheme is. We’re going to continue along the same lines today with another criminal who could have used a good white collar crime lawyer. Although the Ponzi scheme dates back a ways, Bernie Madoff used the same scheme for […]
Have You Ever Heard of the Ponzi Scheme?
May 24, 2016 by ·
If you know anything about white collar crime, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the infamous Ponzi scheme. The Ponzi scheme, named after Charles Ponzi (who also went by the names of Charles Bianchi, Charles Ponci, and Carlo Ponzi) set the standard when it comes to conmen. What is the Ponzi scheme? According to […]
We Hope the Man in This News Story Has a Good Tax Fraud Lawyer
May 18, 2016 by ·
Another person who could have used a tax fraud lawyer made the news recently. According to an article on patch.com, a consignment business owner named Barry Shevit was arrested for failing to pay $30,000 in state taxes. Shevitt allegedly failed to file a state income tax return for three consecutive years. The article states that […]
How to Find a White Collar Crime Attorney
May 13, 2016 by ·
At The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, we know that finding a good white collar crime attorney can be a challenging task. Don’t worry; we’re here to help! We’ve come up with a helpful set of instructions that clients can use in order to track down an attorney so that they can secure […]
If You’ve Been Charged with Tax Fraud, Contact a Seasoned Tax Fraud Attorney
May 10, 2016 by ·
A recent story on CBS reports that a Minnesota nightclub bouncer will spend almost six years in prison for tax fraud. As we’ve previously mentioned, being charged with tax fraud can turn into a long-term headache if it’s not handled correctly. An Experienced Tax Fraud Attorney Can Help. According to the CBS article, after a […]
Why Hire a Tax Evasion Lawyer?
May 4, 2016 by ·
How do you know when it’s time to get a tax evasion lawyer? The answer is that you should get one as soon as possible. Federal charges for tax evasion or failure to file a tax return are brought against you if there is a willful failure to file. A good tax evasion lawyer can […]
When To Hire a Bank Fraud Attorney
April 29, 2016 by ·
What exactly is bank fraud and how do you know if you need to hire a bank fraud attorney? Well, according to federal law, bank fraud is when a person “knowingly executes, or attempts to execute a scheme or artifice to defraud a financial institution or to obtain any of the moneys, funds, credits, […]
Is White Collar Crime Portrayed Accurately on TV?
April 25, 2016 by ·
Whether it’s on CSI, Law and Order, or the appropriately titled White Collar, there’s a lot of white collar crime being shown on television. Sometimes these criminals bring in a slick white collar crime lawyer who instantly gets them off the hook. You’ve seen the shows: The good-looking criminal scales a tall building, sneaks […]
Need to Protect Yourself Against White Collar Crime? Here Are a Few Steps.
April 19, 2016 by ·
Protecting yourself against the white collar crime of debit card fraud can be tricky. Debit card fraud is currently at an all-time record which means that it’s important to know how to safeguard against would-be criminals. Know your ATM. If it’s not close to any street lights, it’s probably best to avoid that particular […]
When Do You Need a Tax Evasion Lawyer?
April 15, 2016 by ·
Why get a tax evasion lawyer? Is there a difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion? Luckily for you, the Law Offices of Robert J. Degroot has the answers. If you’re charged with tax fraud, it can be the beginning of a long nightmare if it’s not handled correctly. It can take a number of […]
