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, […]
3 Qualities of a Great Bank Fraud Attorney
May 19, 2017 by ·
Here at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, we’re proud to say that we’ve assembled a team of experts who can handle any case that comes our way. With over three decades of experience in our industry and a track record of success, we’re well equipped to handle everything from defending you against bank […]
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 […]
3 Steps to Take If You’re Being Investigated for Bank Fraud
April 28, 2017 by ·
If you’re being investigated for bank fraud, there’s a good chance you’re feeling like there’s not much you can do for yourself. Fortunately for you, nothing is further from the truth. Although the recent housing downturn has made for an uptick in bank fraud and federal officials are conducting more investigations than ever, if you […]
Seeking a White Collar Crime Lawyer in Newark?
April 20, 2017 by ·
In a previous blog, we wrote all about the topic of people who are commonly committing white collar crimes, finding that men are much more likely to commit white collar crimes than women are. We also discovered that the average company loses around $10 each day due to employee fraud. Perhaps most interestingly, we learned […]
What is Bank Fraud and When is it Time to Hire a Defense Attorney?
March 29, 2017 by ·
It’s well known that bank fraud is often considered a criminal offense, but how is it different than simply robbing a bank? The goal of both is the same, right? After all, at the end of the day, the goal of bank fraud and bank robbing are both to take home money that doesn’t belong […]
5 Things to Look For in a White Collar Crime Lawyer (Part 2)
March 10, 2017 by ·
In part one of our blog, we discussed the first two qualities that a great white collar crime lawyer should possess in order to provide clients with the best experience possible. Feel free to take a look there and then come back here to see what else we have to say! A Good Attitude We’ll […]
5 Things to Look For in a White Collar Crime Lawyer (Part 1)
March 1, 2017 by ·
If you’re seeking a white collar crime lawyer in Newark, look no further than the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. Our number one goal is always to provide our customers with a level of service that’s simply unmatched by others in our industry. No matter what you’re up against, we’re here to help. Unfortunately, […]
How the Online World Opens You Up to Bank Fraud
February 29, 2016 by ·
E-Commerce has boomed over the last 20 years for the purchase and sales of online products. As useful as the internet is, it also leaves individuals open to vulnerabilities with their bank accounts and personal identifying information. Tech savvy generation Y tends to be more open to using the internet without considering the bank fraud […]
Securities in Paper Checks to Prevent Check Fraud
February 28, 2016 by ·
One of the most common forms of bank fraud is through the use of checks. Individuals can simply steal checks and withdraw cash as their own. Other individuals may simply do what is called check kiting, or intentionally using checks for goods even though they know they have insufficient funds. Doctoring checks is much less […]
