Public corruption law holds those people who try to buy influence and undue advantages from public officials and those officials who let it happen accountable for their illegal actions. It is a complex area of the law that includes a number of offenses, all of which differ from the rest based on very specific distinctions. […]
What is Embezzlement & How is it Punished?
November 10, 2015 by ·
Although embezzlement and other white collar crimes are not typically classified as violent as other types of crimes, the legal consequences can still be steep. If you’ve ever had access to but not ownership of someone else’s property, then you’ve met the required conditions to commit this crime. A person can be found guilty of […]
Find The Right Criminal Defense Attorney If You’ve Committed A White Collar Crime
November 6, 2015 by ·
Think you’ll get off easy just because it’s a white collar crime? Think again! As you’ll see below, white collar crimes can carry huge penalties and long prison terms. So don’t think think you won’t pay a price just because no one got physically hurt. Think twice before you commit the crime, and if you’re […]
If Your Criminal Defense Law Firm Is For You, Who Is Against You?
October 10, 2015 by ·
Here at The Law Offices Of Robert J. DeGroot, we will fight for your rights the moment you enlist our services. We want you to choose us as your criminal defense law firm because we firmly believe in your Constitutional rights to due process. But if we’re for you, who is against you in a […]
You’ve Heard These Words On TV, But What Does A Defense Attorney Mean By Them?
October 1, 2015 by ·
Chances are you’ve seen quite a few episodes of courtroom dramas on television or have seen movies where a large part of them takes place in the courtroom. As you might expect, there’s much less drama and fewer surprise witnesses than you’ll find in real life. But there are many words and phrases that […]
How Can Your Criminal Law Attorneys Help A Judge With The Sentence
September 19, 2015 by ·
Contrary to what some people think, it’s the judge, and not the jury, who decides what sentence is to be served should a defendant be found guilty. Let’s make one thing perfectly clear: judges are smart. Nearly every judge started as a lawyer, and they’ve seen every trick and know when a prosecutor or […]
Hire The Right White Collar Crime Attorney Or Face The Consequences
August 7, 2015 by ·
When’s the best time to call a white collar crime attorney? Is it when you’re in the courtroom? Certainly not. How about when the papers have been filed and you’re officially indicted? No, you need to call well before that. Let’s go back in time…the latest you should call a white collar crime lawyer […]
If You’ve Been Accused Of Healthcare Fraud, Contact The Right Criminal Defense Law Firm Immediately
August 1, 2015 by ·
Can we just admit it? Nobody understands the current healthcare system. Not the government, not the hospitals, and most certainly not the patients. You might have tried to help a patient find the best path through the insurance system, whether they had private insurance or Medicare / Medicaid. And maybe by helping them, you did […]
When You’re Arrested, Call A Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately!
July 20, 2015 by ·
When you have a run-in with the law, it’s important to know how to respond to the police. Here’s a primer on the best way to react so that you’re no implicating yourself, and the best actions that will help you as your case progresses. One thing is for certain: call a criminal defense attorney […]
When You’re With Your Criminal Defense Attorney, Speak Up And Be Quiet!
June 20, 2015 by ·
When you’ve been brought up on charges, there are times to speak and there are times to shut up. The important thing is to realize when those times are. Shut Up! – When you’re arrested, don’t give any more information that you have to. Call a criminal defense attorney immediately and refuse to answer any […]
