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 […]
What is Upcoding Fraud?
February 27, 2023 by ·
The healthcare industry in the United States is a trillion dollar business. Hospital care and physician services make up almost half of the total amount spent yearly on healthcare. Where there is so much money, there is opportunity for good and for fraud. Healthcare fraud is not a victimless crime. Many people and businesses are […]
How the Best Criminal Defense Attorneys Spend Their Days-And Why That Matters to You!
February 2, 2023 by ·
A career where someone’s life depends on how well you do your job means dedication, education, persistence, and loyalty reign supreme! Being a criminal defense attorney is a demanding job. No day is ever the same, but all days call on similar strengths for those who excel at the position. According to the American Bar […]
Who Investigates and Prosecutes White Collar Crime?
February 2, 2023 by ·
State and Federal agencies have innumerable resources at their disposal to investigate and prosecute white collar crimes. This is why securing an experienced criminal defense attorney is essential if you’ve been accused of a white collar crime. White Collar Crime White-collar crime is generally non-violent in nature and includes public corruption, health care fraud, mortgage […]
What’s the Difference Between Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking? Here’s What to Do if You’ve Been Accused of Either.
January 3, 2023 by ·
Learn the difference between drug possession and trafficking, and how you can protect your rights, from the criminal defense specialists at The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. Why New Jersey is an important part of the drug trade New Jersey is the 9th most populous state in the nation and its location makes it […]
Some of The Most Notable White Collar Crimes of 2022
January 3, 2023 by ·
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 […]
I’ve Been Charged with Insurance Fraud–What Do I Do? 
November 22, 2022 by ·
Insurance fraud is very complicated. Let the legal team at Robert J. DeGroot help defend you against it.
How To Protect Yourself Against Drug Trafficking Charges in the State of New Jersey
November 22, 2022 by ·
Information to Help You Understand a Drug Trafficking Charge Drug Trafficking in New Jersey Drug trafficking is defined as the illegal sale, manufacture or creation, transport, movement, and/or distribution of any substance that is either illegal to own or was illegally acquired. In New Jersey, if you are charged with a drug trafficking offense, your […]
Are White Collar Crimes Felonies?
October 21, 2022 by ·
White collar crime sounds harmless — a person in business attire committing some kind of indiscretion that may end up with them being fired but won’t have a lasting effect on anyone else. This is wrong. White collar crime is treated very seriously and often prosecuted by the government resulting in long prison sentences and […]
How does White Collar Crime Affect Society?
October 14, 2022 by ·
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 […]
