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 decades to make money.
Bernie Madoff’s use of the Ponzi scheme is generally considered to be the largest one in history. Having defrauded thousands of investors for billions of dollars, Madoff finally pleaded guilty to 11 different felonies which included wire fraud, money laundering, perjury, securities fraud, mail fraud, and others. He was sentenced to 150 years in prison.
In February of this year, Richard Dreyfuss portrayed Madoff in a television mini-series and Blythe Danner played his wife, Ruth. HBO plans to make a movie about Madoff’s life which is set to star Robert DeNiro as well.
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The moral of these stories is that if you’re facing charges against the federal government, having Newark white collar crime lawyer Robert J. DeGroot on your side means that you get a commitment to personal service. We believe that it is vitally important to have a lawyer with experience, and when you choose to work with us, that’s exactly what you’ll get. For over four decades, Robert J. DeGroot has been there to provide strong criminal defense for his clients.
Our founding attorney, Robert J. DeGroot, is supported by a staff of experienced associates and paralegals that want nothing more than to rigorously defend you and build a strong defense on your behalf. Because it can be difficult to work through situations like this–not to mention all of the paperwork that’s involved–it’s best to have someone you can trust in your corner.
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If you’re up against charges for embezzlement, credit card fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, bank fraud, or any other white collar crime, don’t hesitate to contact the New Jersey criminal defense lawyer with the necessary experience to tackle your case. Contact us today to get started.
