Rehabilitating Your Reputation After Conviction of a White Collar Crime If you or someone you know has been convicted of a white collar crime, like insider trading, fraud, tax fraud, or embezzlement, you know what an impact this can have on your reputation professionally and personally. Ultimately, it means more than having a criminal record. […]
Have You Been Convicted of a White Collar Crime? Recommendations for Rehabilitating Your Reputation
October 14, 2026 by ·
Subpoenaed By A Federal Grand Jury? Here’s What You Should Do — And Not Do!
September 10, 2026 by ·
So, you’ve been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury. If you’re like most people, this probably makes you feel a bit uneasy, but we urge you not to panic. While it’s an intimidating proposition, panicking can lead to irrational decision making, and the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot is here to help you understand […]
What To Do If Federal Agents Decide To Investigate Your Business
August 25, 2026 by ·
How to handle the Federal Government Investigating Your Business Is the Federal Government investigating your business? Don’t panic! This is an important situation that you’re in, but it’s not necessarily a dire one. First, just because you’re being investigated, it doesn’t mean you’re being accused of a crime. While criminal charges are a possibility, you […]
How Digital Discovery Can Help Your Attorney Build A Stronger Defense for You
August 11, 2026 by ·
Can Your Digital Footprint Help Your Legal Defense? When you’re charged with a crime, mounting the best possible defense is critical to protecting your rights and achieving a desirable outcome. When prosecutors build a case against the accused, they do so by creating a narrative and compiling a collection of evidence they believe will convince […]
How Federal Crime Convictions Affect Immigration Status & Citizenship
October 7, 2024 by ·
If you are a non-citizen and accused of a crime in the United States, your immigration status is in jeopardy. Even if the charges against you are dropped, being arrested or detained for a crime can lead to immigration consequences. Keep reading to learn more about how federal crime convictions negatively impact immigration status and […]
What is the Difference Between Street Crime and White Collar Crime?
June 22, 2024 by ·
Street Crime vs. White Collar Crime While street crimes and white collar crimes are prosecuted similarly in the court of law, there are some major differences that influence the consequences associated with each. There are also some distinctions between how each category of crime is classified, and what types of infractions constitute each type. Street […]
Why Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney is Not an Admission of Guilt
December 1, 2023 by ·
You may be concerned that hiring a criminal defense attorney makes it appear like you’ve committed a crime and are trying to find a way out of the consequences. That theory could not be further from the truth. Hiring an attorney when you’ve been accused of a crime is the only way to ensure that […]
Can You Travel With Prescribed Controlled Substance Drugs?
September 6, 2023 by ·
Traveling, whether for business or leisure, can be hectic. Preparing for a trip means being organized and making sure everything you need is not forgotten. Traveling with prescribed controlled substance drugs can add a new level of stress, but with some planning ahead, it doesn’t have to. Keep reading to learn the facts about traveling […]
Help! What Should I Do If I’ve Been Accused of Embezzlement?
August 1, 2023 by ·
Being accused of a crime can be life-altering. An accusation of embezzlement questions your character and threatens your livelihood. Continue reading to learn more about what to do if you’ve been accused of embezzlement. What is Embezzlement? Embezzlement is the fraudulent taking of personal property by someone to whom it was entrusted. The difference between […]
Who Investigates and Prosecutes White Collar Crime?
February 2, 2023 by ·
State and Federal agencies have innumerable resources at their disposal to investigate and prosecute white collar crimes. This is why securing an experienced criminal defense attorney is essential if you’ve been accused of a white collar crime. White Collar Crime White-collar crime is generally non-violent in nature and includes public corruption, health care fraud, mortgage […]