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 […]
5 Reasons to Choose the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot for Your Defense
February 12, 2022 by ·
Been accused of a crime? You need an attorney! It’s true. If you’ve been accused of committing a white collar crime, the first thing that you should do is secure an attorney. Why? Your freedom hangs in the balance. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been falsely accused or not, law enforcement typically seeks out swift […]
Some of 2021’s Most Outrageous Felonies
January 8, 2022 by ·
In the U.S., citizens are accused of crimes every single day With a population of over 330 million, it should come as no surprise that people in the United States are accused of criminal activity. Though it is of course the responsibility of the prosecution in any case to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that […]
2021’s Most Outrageous White Collar Crimes…So Far
June 12, 2021 by ·
January 2021: The Case of Motorized Surfboard Scam This past January, a Florida man was sentenced to six years in prison for scamming investors out of $400,000, the latter of whom believed their investments were going toward the production and distribution of motorized surfboards. The convicted man created a company he called KRM Services and […]
Get to Know Our Law Firm
September 7, 2018 by ·
We’ve written in the past about just how important it is to find a criminal lawyer that you can count on when you’re in need. Yes, the situation is stressful but taking the time to find a team that is qualified to handle your case can make all the difference. That’s why in today’s post […]
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 […]
The Story of Bank Fraud at Wells Fargo Continues to Develop
December 14, 2017 by ·
Following the news in this day and age is often accompanied by the feeling of being overwhelmed. Whether the headlines are about what’s going on in Hollywood, what might happen regarding the world wide web and net neutrality, the countless number of political issues that are at the forefront of daily life, or even the […]
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 […]
