Have you been accused of a white collar crime? Don’t panic! Do this instead. Believe it or not, the concept of white collar crime has only been around for 80 years. White collar crime is typically categorized by actions that are non-violent in nature, and are most closely associated with alleged perpetrators who come from […]
You’ve Been Charged With a Federal Crime: What You Need to Know
January 7, 2020 by ·
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 Do If You’ve Been Falsely Accused of a Crime
August 1, 2018 by ·
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 […]
3 Tips for Making It Through a Tough Situation
March 16, 2018 by ·
If you’ve recently been accused of committing a white collar crime, it can be tough to know which steps you need to take. There is no doubt about it–you’re right in the middle of a really stressful situation. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to help. In today’s […]
An Update on the Famous White Collar Crimes of Bernie Madoff
February 1, 2018 by ·
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 […]
Searching for Reviews for the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot?
November 13, 2017 by ·
In our previous blog, we let potential clients know what they can expect from our team should they choose to work with us. We strive to go above and beyond for each and every one of our clients by providing them with high quality defense that takes everything into consideration in an effort to secure […]
What to Know if You’re Under Investigation for a White Collar Crime
July 19, 2017 by ·
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
June 26, 2017 by ·
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
June 12, 2017 by ·
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
May 10, 2017 by ·
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 […]
