What is Investment Fraud, and How is it Defended? 

Investment fraud is a serious offense that can have detrimental effects on its victims. Those who commit investment fraud, if convicted, face serious penalties including imprisonment. Knowing what investment fraud consists of and how you can protect your rights if charged with investment fraud is crucial.  Investment Fraud  Investment fraud is a serious crime that […]

What Is the Difference Between Street Crime and White Collar Crime?

White collar crime and street crime — what’s the difference? You’ve probably heard the terms street crime and white collar crime before, and unless you’ve had a reason to, you may not understand the distinctions between these two categories of crime.  They are different from one another, both in the way that they’re defined, and […]

Defense 101: Accused of A White Collar Crime? Do This!

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 […]

2021’s Most Outrageous White Collar Crimes…So Far

January 2021: The Case of Motorized Surfboard Scam This past January, a Florida man was sentenced to six years in prison for scamming investors out of $400,000, the latter of whom believed their investments were going toward the production and distribution of motorized surfboards.  The convicted man created a company he called KRM Services and […]

What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney

You’ve been charged with a crime. Or maybe you suspect that you’re about to be charged with a crime. It doesn’t matter if the offense is an indictable  or a disorderly persons — the charges could have a major impact on your life and quite possibly change its trajectory.   Just about anyone can be […]

Experienced White Collar Criminal Attorney in New York and New Jersey

White collar crime is an umbrella term that covers a broad range of crimes. The cases are often highly complex and regularly go beyond the criminal courthouse and into civil litigation. Due to the intricacy of white collar crimes, it it imperative to retain an experienced and proven white collar criminal attorney.   What is […]

3 Things to Do Immediately After Being Arrested

Anyone who has been arrested before will tell you that it’s not a particularly pleasant experience. Even under the best of circumstances it’s still incredibly stressful. Your mind starts racing, your heart is beating too fast, and you start to panic. Of course even if you haven’t been arrested it’s easy to imagine what it […]

Are You Seeking a Criminal Lawyer in New Jersey?

Finding yourself smack dab in the middle of a difficult and stressful legal situation is enough to take a toll on pretty much anyone out there, but the good news is that finding the right criminal lawyer can make all the difference in the world. If you’re anything like most people then you’ll find that […]

Put Your Trust in Our Newark Law Firm

There’s no two ways about it. When you’re in need of a go-to Newark law firm who knows what it takes to defend your rights, look no further than the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. Our team goes above and beyond to protect its clients. With 46 years of experience, Robert DeGroot has built […]

Get to Know Our Law Firm

We’ve written in the past about just how important it is to find a criminal lawyer that you can count on when you’re in need. Yes, the situation is stressful but taking the time to find a team that is qualified to handle your case can make all the difference. That’s why in today’s post […]