At The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, we know that finding a good white collar crime attorney can be a challenging task. Don’t worry; we’re here to help! We’ve come up with a helpful set of instructions that clients can use in order to track down an attorney so that they can secure […]
When To Hire a Bank Fraud Attorney
April 29, 2016 by ·
What exactly is bank fraud and how do you know if you need to hire a bank fraud attorney? Well, according to federal law, bank fraud is when a person “knowingly executes, or attempts to execute a scheme or artifice to defraud a financial institution or to obtain any of the moneys, funds, credits, […]
Is White Collar Crime Portrayed Accurately on TV?
April 25, 2016 by ·
Whether it’s on CSI, Law and Order, or the appropriately titled White Collar, there’s a lot of white collar crime being shown on television. Sometimes these criminals bring in a slick white collar crime lawyer who instantly gets them off the hook. You’ve seen the shows: The good-looking criminal scales a tall building, sneaks […]
Need to Protect Yourself Against White Collar Crime? Here Are a Few Steps.
April 19, 2016 by ·
Protecting yourself against the white collar crime of debit card fraud can be tricky. Debit card fraud is currently at an all-time record which means that it’s important to know how to safeguard against would-be criminals. Know your ATM. If it’s not close to any street lights, it’s probably best to avoid that particular […]
The Story of Frank Abagnale and Why You Need a Bank Fraud Lawyer
April 12, 2016 by ·
In a previous post, we mentioned Catch Me If You Can as one of the greatest films about white collar crime to ever have been made. The film revolves around Frank Abagnale, the son of a business owner who decided to run away at the age of 15 who went on to become one of […]
Our Favorite Films About White Collar Crime (Part 3)
April 8, 2016 by ·
In parts one and two of our series on films about white collar crime, we gave you a handful of our favorite films that demonstrate the need for a good white collar crime attorney. Here’s part three. Based on the true story of Frank Abagnale, Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can stars Tom Hanks, […]
Our Favorite Films About White Collar Crime (Part 2)
April 6, 2016 by ·
In part one of our series on films about white collar crime, we gave you a couple of our favorites that demonstrate just how important it can be to have a good white collar crime attorney. This is part two. Oliver Stone’s 1987 classic Wall Street stars Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Daryl Hannah, and Michael […]
Our Favorite Films About White Collar Crime
April 1, 2016 by ·
What is white collar crime? When is it appropriate to hire a white collar crime lawyer? Although the movies are just that—movies—we think that they can be a pretty interesting look into the life of a white collar crime lawyer. Here are a few of our favorite movies about white collar crime. David Mamet’s Glengarry […]
When Should You Hire a White Collar Crime Lawyer?
March 21, 2016 by ·
Why would you need a white collar crime lawyer? If you think you’ve been targeted by an investigation or if you’ve already been charged with a white collar crime, the Law Offices of Robert J. Degroot may be able to help you. With nearly forty years of experience in defending clients against serious criminal allegations, […]
