Your Right to Representation: A Court-Appointed vs. A Private Criminal Defense Attorney

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 […]

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 […]

What to Do If You’ve Been Falsely Accused of a Crime

  Getting the news that you are under investigation for committing a crime–or worse yet, that you are being arrested–can come as quite the shock to many people. You’re going about your day as usual and out of the blue you get the news that seems like it will change your life forever. So what’s […]

An Update on the Famous White Collar Crimes of Bernie Madoff

If you’ve been following along with our blog for any amount of time, you’ve probably noticed a handful of blogs about Bernie Madoff. Madoff’s use of the Ponzi scheme is generally considered to be one of the largest in history. As you might know, the Ponzi scheme is so named for Charles Ponzi who, according […]

Why You Might Have a Blue Christmas Without a White Collar Crime Lawyer

When people think about the holidays, they imagine being surrounded by friends and family members, laughing, eating food, and enjoying the look of surprise on their loved one’s faces when they open the perfect gift. If you’ve been accused of committing a white collar crime, however, you might be feeling a little differently. Fortunately for […]

A Few Things to Be Thankful For This Holiday Season

Many people here in the United States celebrated Thanksgiving recently and in just a few more weeks we’ll be gearing up for another holiday. For some of us, it’s Christmas. For others, it is Hanukkah. Still others will be preparing for Ramadan. The point is that at this time of year, there is plenty to […]

3 Things to Do If You’re Accused of White Collar Crime

Finding out that you have been accused of committing a white collar crime can sometimes come as a massive shock. For many people, it is easy to immediately feel stressed and overwhelmed about the situation. It can be incredibly difficult to decide what your course of action should be and it often seems like the […]

Looking for the Best White Collar Crime Attorney in New Jersey?

Are you on a mission to find the best white collar crime attorney in New Jersey? Then you’re in luck, because the team at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot is here to help! Led by some of the best people in the business, we will fight for your rights. As an American, you […]

How Bad is White Collar Crime in America?

With all of the movies and television shows dedicated to white collar crime, it makes sense that it’s a subject that many people are interested in. From the appropriately named White Collar which we’ve discussed on our blog previously which is about an art thief who works with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Catch […]