Public corruption law keeps public officials and those who try to buy influence and undue advantages from them accountable for their illegal actions. This area of the law includes a long list of possible charges, and each charge is very similar to the others except for a few specific distinctions. A bribe, for example, is […]
A Bribery and Public Corruption Glossary Part 1
November 26, 2015 by ·
Public corruption law holds those people who try to buy influence and undue advantages from public officials and those officials who let it happen accountable for their illegal actions. It is a complex area of the law that includes a number of offenses, all of which differ from the rest based on very specific distinctions. […]
The Many Faces of Bank Fraud
November 22, 2015 by ·
Most of us hear words like “theft” and “fraud” in our everyday lives, but we’re unfamiliar with what those things really mean when it comes to criminal charges. Bank fraud, for example, can take a number of forms and can be perpetrated by persons in a variety of positions. There are two parts to the […]
A Brief Guide to Tax Fraud Charges
November 18, 2015 by ·
Tax law can be intimidating to deal with. Unless you are an accountant, a tax fraud lawyer, or someone else who deals with the fine points of tax law on a regular basis, it can be difficult to understand just what you might be doing wrong. There are many tax fraud charges that can be […]
3 Tips for Staying Under the IRS’s Radar
November 14, 2015 by ·
The Internal Revenue Code is complicated, and tax forms are no better, so how do you protect yourself against being charged with a tax crime such as tax evasion or tax fraud? Firstly, understand that the IRS is not out to get you. Investigations and criminal proceedings require time, money, and resources, so they […]
What is Embezzlement & How is it Punished?
November 10, 2015 by ·
Although embezzlement and other white collar crimes are not typically classified as violent as other types of crimes, the legal consequences can still be steep. If you’ve ever had access to but not ownership of someone else’s property, then you’ve met the required conditions to commit this crime. A person can be found guilty of […]
Find The Right Criminal Defense Attorney If You’ve Committed A White Collar Crime
November 6, 2015 by ·
Think you’ll get off easy just because it’s a white collar crime? Think again! As you’ll see below, white collar crimes can carry huge penalties and long prison terms. So don’t think think you won’t pay a price just because no one got physically hurt. Think twice before you commit the crime, and if you’re […]
If Your Criminal Defense Law Firm Is For You, Who Is Against You?
October 10, 2015 by ·
Here at The Law Offices Of Robert J. DeGroot, we will fight for your rights the moment you enlist our services. We want you to choose us as your criminal defense law firm because we firmly believe in your Constitutional rights to due process. But if we’re for you, who is against you in a […]
You’ve Heard These Words On TV, But What Does A Defense Attorney Mean By Them?
October 1, 2015 by ·
Chances are you’ve seen quite a few episodes of courtroom dramas on television or have seen movies where a large part of them takes place in the courtroom. As you might expect, there’s much less drama and fewer surprise witnesses than you’ll find in real life. But there are many words and phrases that […]
If Your Trial Is Going To Court, Here’s What You Can Expect From A Defense Attorney
September 30, 2015 by ·
We started by telling you how important it is to remain silent and contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible if you’re being arrested in New Jersey. We then moved on to explain some of the steps that can occur before a trial and how you can be helped by a criminal […]
