I’ve been accused of tax evasion. What should I do? No matter what you’ve been accused of, the most important thing you can do in order to protect your constitutional rights, including the potential for fines, probation, or even prison, is to secure a criminal defense attorney. Your criminal defense attorney’s job, of course, is […]
Is Identity Theft a White Collar Crime?
August 21, 2022 by ·
What is identity theft? The law defines identity theft as a crime where a person’s identifying information — their personal information such as a social security number or their financial information, like a credit card number or bank account information — is stolen with the intent to commit fraudulent purchases and transactions in the alleged victim’s […]
What Happens If I Don’t Report My Business Income? 
April 23, 2022 by ·
Owning a business comes with many rewards as well as many responsibilities. Come April and one of these responsibilities include filing an annual income tax return. This non-revenue generating administrative aspect of your business might be mundane, but there are major legal and financial consequences if you neglect to file your taxes. Failure to file […]
How Does Having A Business Operating Agreement Protect Me During Times of Conflict?
April 9, 2022 by ·
Establishing a new business is a strategic and intentional process. In order to be successful, the operational responsibilities of the business shouldn’t be undermined by the enthusiasm of starting a new company. By this, we mean having a solid foundation for how your business is run will not only set you up for future success […]
What Is Bankruptcy Fraud?
March 26, 2022 by ·
Federal bankruptcy proceedings provide a framework for those who are heavily burdened by debt to get financial relief. There are honest and legitimate reasons as to why someone might need their slate wiped clean. However, in the United States, about 10 percent of bankruptcy filings involve fraudulent claims. Read on to learn how someone might […]
Help! What Should I Do If My Business Partner Is Involved in Criminal Activity? 
March 12, 2022 by ·
When things go sour in a business partnership, you might have the urge to walk away and never look back. It’s a situation no one wants to find themselves in, but it happens quite often – someone you once trusted financially, in business and in life, is now betraying you and the empire you created […]
Defense 101: Accused of A White Collar Crime? Do This!
February 26, 2022 by ·
Have you been accused of a white collar crime? Don’t panic! Do this instead. Believe it or not, the concept of white collar crime has only been around for 80 years. White collar crime is typically categorized by actions that are non-violent in nature, and are most closely associated with alleged perpetrators who come from […]
5 Reasons to Choose the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot for Your Defense
February 12, 2022 by ·
Been accused of a crime? You need an attorney! It’s true. If you’ve been accused of committing a white collar crime, the first thing that you should do is secure an attorney. Why? Your freedom hangs in the balance. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been falsely accused or not, law enforcement typically seeks out swift […]
I Think I’m Involved In An NFT Scam. What Do I Do?
January 22, 2022 by ·
What is an NFT? Odds are, you’ve probably heard the term “NFT” quite a bit lately, as their popularity has been surging quite a bit in the last few years. In fact, Google Trends notes that the search term “NFT” consistently rose throughout 2021, peaking in December of that year. So, what is an NFT? […]
Some of 2021’s Most Outrageous Felonies
January 8, 2022 by ·
In the U.S., citizens are accused of crimes every single day With a population of over 330 million, it should come as no surprise that people in the United States are accused of criminal activity. Though it is of course the responsibility of the prosecution in any case to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that […]
