Learn the difference between drug possession and trafficking, and how you can protect your rights, from the criminal defense specialists at The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. Why New Jersey is an important part of the drug trade New Jersey is the 9th most populous state in the nation and its location makes it […]
What’s the Difference Between Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking? Here’s What to Do if You’ve Been Accused of Either.
How To Protect Yourself Against Drug Trafficking Charges in the State of New Jersey
Information to Help You Understand a Drug Trafficking Charge Drug Trafficking in New Jersey Drug trafficking is defined as the illegal sale, manufacture or creation, transport, movement, and/or distribution of any substance that is either illegal to own or was illegally acquired. In New Jersey, if you are charged with a drug trafficking offense, your […]
You’ve Been Charged With a Federal Crime: What You Need to Know
No one, and we repeat, no one wants to be charged with a crime. But being charged with a federal crime? That’s a whole different ball game, one that most aren’t prepared to play. Of course, one of the primary differences between facing state and federal charges relate to jurisdiction, meaning that the resources and […]
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 […]
What To Do If You’re Accused of a White Collar Crime
If you’re facing white collar crime charges, chances are that you have a few questions about what you can do for yourself. Luckily for you, we’re the criminal law firm with a track record of success and we’d love to help you. No matter what situation you’ve found yourself in, you can let our experience […]
White Collar Crime: Your Questions Answered
The life of fictional world renowned art thieves like Neal Caffrey (from TV’s White Collar) or even real life white collar criminals like Frank Abagnale (whose story was told in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can) can make white collar crime seem like the kind of thing that has no real consequence. After all, […]
What to Expect If You’re Being Investigated for a White Collar Crime
Are you under investigation for a white collar crime? If so, the first thing you should do is contact an experienced white collar crime lawyer (and luckily for you, you’re in the right place to schedule a free consultation with criminal defense attorney Robert J. DeGroot and his team of professionals). Generally speaking, the earlier […]
Seeking a White Collar Crime Lawyer in Newark?
In a previous blog, we wrote all about the topic of people who are commonly committing white collar crimes, finding that men are much more likely to commit white collar crimes than women are. We also discovered that the average company loses around $10 each day due to employee fraud. Perhaps most interestingly, we learned […]
5 Things to Look For in a White Collar Crime Lawyer (Part 2)
In part one of our blog, we discussed the first two qualities that a great white collar crime lawyer should possess in order to provide clients with the best experience possible. Feel free to take a look there and then come back here to see what else we have to say! A Good Attitude We’ll […]
How the Online World Opens You Up to Bank Fraud
E-Commerce has boomed over the last 20 years for the purchase and sales of online products. As useful as the internet is, it also leaves individuals open to vulnerabilities with their bank accounts and personal identifying information. Tech savvy generation Y tends to be more open to using the internet without considering the bank fraud […]