Here at The Law Offices Of Robert J. DeGroot, we will fight for your rights the moment you enlist our services. We want you to choose us as your criminal defense law firm because we firmly believe in your Constitutional rights to due process. But if we’re for you, who is against you in a […]
You’ve Heard These Words On TV, But What Does A Defense Attorney Mean By Them?
October 1, 2015 by ·
Chances are you’ve seen quite a few episodes of courtroom dramas on television or have seen movies where a large part of them takes place in the courtroom. As you might expect, there’s much less drama and fewer surprise witnesses than you’ll find in real life. But there are many words and phrases that […]
If Your Trial Is Going To Court, Here’s What You Can Expect From A Defense Attorney
September 30, 2015 by ·
We started by telling you how important it is to remain silent and contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible if you’re being arrested in New Jersey. We then moved on to explain some of the steps that can occur before a trial and how you can be helped by a criminal […]
When You’re In Trouble For Internet Crimes, Call A Defense Attorney Right Away
September 27, 2015 by ·
There are dozens of ways to break thousands of laws when it comes to internet crime. While you might think you’re just running a simple scam, it can get very complicated when dealing with computers. It doesn’t matter whether it’s hacking, password trafficking, child pornography, fraud, harassment, or bomb threats…if it involves a computer, things […]
Terms A Defense Attorney Might Use And What They Mean
September 24, 2015 by ·
The legal system of the United States is constantly changing…so why do we use so many archaic terms from a dead language that’s thousands of years old? Well, since it’s constantly changing is a good reason to have strong roots, and that’s where a lot of the Latin terms we use come into play. While […]
How Can Your Criminal Law Attorneys Help A Judge With The Sentence
September 19, 2015 by ·
Contrary to what some people think, it’s the judge, and not the jury, who decides what sentence is to be served should a defendant be found guilty. Let’s make one thing perfectly clear: judges are smart. Nearly every judge started as a lawyer, and they’ve seen every trick and know when a prosecutor or […]
The Types Of Judgements A Criminal Justice Attorney Can Help You Avoid
September 13, 2015 by ·
Receiving punishment from the judge might seem like the failure of your criminal justice attorney. But in fact, hiring the right defense attorney can help you formulate a case so that the punishment that you do receive is substantially smaller than you would have received otherwise. So if you case ends up going to […]
3 Important Terms To Know When Talking With A Criminal Law Attorney
September 9, 2015 by ·
We’ll admit it, the language used with the judge and around our criminal defense law firm might seem strange to someone unfamiliar with the legal process. But, just like scientists, it’s important that we have a universal way of speaking so that there’s absolutely no confusion as to what’s being conveyed. Let’s start with […]
Thinking Of Not Hiring A Defense Attorney? Pro Se It Isn’t So!
September 6, 2015 by ·
Representing yourself in court, also known as Pro Se Legal Representation, is an option. We’re not going to tell you it’s not. You can defend yourself. We will, however, discourage you from doing so, for the following reasons: The law is complex: Some people think that cutting out a criminal defense attorney is as […]
Don’t Do The Crime…But If You Do, Hire A Defense Attorney Fast
September 1, 2015 by ·
Newark is getting rough…while we love it here and do everything we can to make it a better place by ensuring people get all of the rights to which they’re due, we can’t help but notice that there’s quite a bit of crime in the nightly news We’ve found three sure-fire ways to work […]
