Learn all about mail and wire fraud from the criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. Our team of experts has nearly fifty years of experience in protecting the constitutional rights of citizens in the greater New Jersey area. We’re here to help you understand the law, your options should you […]
All About Bribery and the Foreign Corruption Practices Act
May 13, 2021 by ·
What is the Foreign Corruption Practices Act? Back in the late 1970s, the United States government enacted what is called the Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA). This act was created in order to make it unlawful for U.S. citizens and certain issuers of foreign securities to knowingly garner or retain business or gain an improper […]
What Is Organized Crime?
March 29, 2021 by ·
You’ve probably heard of organized crime before, but what do you really know about it? What crimes fall under this umbrella term? Who commits organized crimes? And how are these crimes investigated and prosecuted? Let the legal defense experts at The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot help you better understand these crimes and how […]
What Is Intellectual Property Theft?
March 29, 2021 by ·
Have you heard of intellectual property theft? It’s a crime that can victimize individuals and organizations alike, and with the advent of social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest, is more rampant than ever. Learn from the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot the specifics of this crime, how it affects victims, how it’s proven […]
What Is Mortgage Fraud?
December 10, 2020 by ·
In periods of economic strife, certain white collar crimes associated with bank fraud, such as mortgage fraud, tend to see an increase in occurrence. The economic crisis of 2008 and the one we’re experiencing today are just such periods, and with those periods of increased criminal activity come increased attention from federal and state prosecutors, […]
Six Steps for Choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney
July 28, 2020 by ·
No one wants to go through the experience of being charged with a crime. It has the power to upend your entire world. Quite suddenly, your life and its regular day-to-day routine will be thrown by the wayside so you can focus on what has become the most important thing: building the kind of strong […]
Every Citizen Accused of a Crime is Entitled to these 5 Things
May 6, 2020 by ·
Being accused of a crime is a serious matter. In turn, it requires serious consideration by the accused in order to best protect their rights as a US citizen to ensure the best possible outcomes based on the charges they’re facing and their ability to create a sound defense against those accusations. When accused of […]
Your Right to Representation: A Court-Appointed vs. A Private Criminal Defense Attorney
January 7, 2020 by ·
You have the right to a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey If you or a loved one find yourself in the unfortunate position of being accused of a crime, the most important thing you can do is to secure a criminal defense attorney. As a U.S. citizen, you have the right to an attorney […]
Can I Lose My Job If I’ve Been Accused of a Crime?
April 11, 2019 by ·
It’s incredibly stressful to find yourself accused of a crime. There are many scenarios that can run through your head when you’ve been accused. These can include questions like, “How will this impact my life?” “What will this do to my reputation?” and, of course, “Can I be fired from my job because I’ve been […]
What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney
February 1, 2019 by ·
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 […]
