Are All Drug Crimes Federal Offenses?

Any drug crime you are convicted of is a serious manner and can result in harsh fines, prison sentences, and a lifelong criminal record. However, there are differences in drug crimes, especially sentencing differences at the state and federal level. Keep reading to learn more about drug crimes and the consequences of being convicted.  What […]

What is Drug Trafficking?

Certain drugs are prohibited in every society, yet those same drugs are easily available to anyone who is seriously looking to purchase them. Cultivating, manufacturing, and distributing illegal substances is what drug trafficking is responsible for. Keep reading to learn more, and to understand what to do if you’ve been accused of drug trafficking.  Drug […]

Facing a Pharmacy Audit? Here’s What You Should Do 

The outcome of an audit can mean that a pharmacy is required to pay a large sum of money. In order to properly confront an audit of a pharmacy, an attorney should be involved to safeguard the rights of the pharmacy and to negotiate any issues that may arise during the audit. Keep reading to […]

What’s the Difference Between Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking? Here’s What to Do if You’ve Been Accused of Either.

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 […]

How To Protect Yourself Against Drug Trafficking Charges in the State of New Jersey

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 […]

Cannabis Is Now Legal In New Jersey So What Does That Mean For You?

When a formerly illegal drug is now deemed legal for consumption, what does this really mean? Let the Criminal Defense Attorneys of The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot help you understand what this new cannabis legalization means and what it doesn’t mean.  Cannabis is now legal in the state of New Jersey In February […]

I’ve been accused of drug trafficking in New Jersey. What should I do?

What is drug trafficking? Drug trafficking is often narrowly thought of as the distribution of illegal drugs, but can also refer to a broader variety of activities beyond distribution, including cultivation, manufacturing, importation, and sale of illicit substances.  It’s important to note that drug trafficking is distinctly different than drug possession. Drug possession is the […]

Drug Possession in New Jersey: What you need to know.

From the most minor to the most extreme white collar crime cases in Newark, Robert DeGroot Law is here for you. As New Jersey’s heroin death rates have tripled the national rate since 2008 and last year’s 18,500 reported rehab cases in the Newark metro area alone, the number of drug possession and federal drug possession […]

Traveling with Prescription Controlled Substances

Traveling with controlled prescription medications can pose some unique challenges. You’ve legally obtained your prescription from your general practitioner and have been using the particular drug for a medical relevent use. But you need to travel for work and bring your prescription through an airport or you keep your medication in your car for when […]

3 Winning Qualities To Look For In A Drug Possession Lawyer

Facing drug possession charges is a difficult and stressful position to be in. Depending on the type and amount of drug in question, as well as additional charges that may apply, you could be facing serious penalties. Those penalties include fines and prison time, but could also have far reaching effects on your future ability […]