What to Know if You’re Under Investigation for a White Collar Crime

Being investigated for a white collar crime is a pretty serious matter. Chances are that if you know you’re under investigation, you’re already wondering what the next step is and how you can best set yourself up for success moving forward. As you can probably imagine, our advice is that you hire an attorney as early in the process as possible. It’s something we mention a lot on our blog, but we feel that it bears repeating because it’s so vitally important to the outcome of your case.

That’s why in today’s blog, we’ll be discussing the order of operations that we think is ideal for anything under investigation for a white collar crime. Of course the most important thing to know is that every situation is different, but one thing always remains the same–call a lawyer as early as you can. Different circumstances may require different tactics, but be sure to take the first opportunity possible to hire a white collar crime lawyer.

“Can I Talk to Any Lawyer?”

Perhaps you’ve worked with a lawyer in the past. Maybe you were involved in a car accident and you hired a lawyer to help negate charges against you. Perhaps you were involved in a slip and fall accident and you found that you needed to be compensated for your medical bills. If that’s the case, you might be tempted to give your old lawyer a call.

The truth of the matter, however, is that you’re going to set yourself up for success if you speak to someone who is specifically trained in the intricacies of fighting white collar crime charges. After all, you wouldn’t go to a home improvement store for help with your car and you wouldn’t take your sick dog to a human doctor.

Different lawyers have different areas of expertise, so you need to be sure to speak to someone who has experience in the correct field in order to be sure that you get the best help you can.

Contact Our Team

Luckily for you, you’ve found the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. When you need experience on your side, you can count on us. As a matter of fact, Robert DeGroot has over forty years of industry experience in defending against white collar crime charges.

If you’re in Newark or Trenton and find yourself in need of an attorney who possesses both expertise and a track record of success, look no further than the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. We’ll go above and beyond for you, working behind the scenes to build a case for your innocence, taking all of the details into account and doing what we can to ensure a successful outcome for your particular situation.

No matter what you’re up against, we’re here to help. Feel free to contact us any time to set up a free initial consultation. You deserve to work with the best and when you partner with us that’s exactly what you’ll get. We look forward to hearing from you and helping with your case.