Street Crime vs. White Collar Crime While street crimes and white collar crimes are prosecuted similarly in the court of law, there are some major differences that influence the consequences associated with each. There are also some distinctions between how each category of crime is classified, and what types of infractions constitute each type. Street […]
Notable White Collar Crime Cases of 2023
December 29, 2023 by ·
While white collar crime only accounts for 3% of yearly criminal prosecutions in the United States, it is a costly crime to all citizens. Although labeled as a “victimless” crime, many people suffer and pay the price for white collar crimes that occur in society. Keep reading to learn about some noteworthy white collar crime […]
Will I Lose My Medical License if I’ve Been Charged or Convicted of a Healthcare Crime?
May 1, 2023 by ·
The healthcare industry is heavily regulated in New Jersey, and any criminal charges or convictions related to healthcare can have very serious consequences, including the loss of your professional license. Knowing the impact of a healthcare crime on your license, and how to protect your livelihood if charged, or convicted, could be life changing. Healthcare […]
Is Tax Fraud a Felony in New Jersey?
February 27, 2023 by ·
Tax fraud is the intentional falsification of information on a tax return in hopes of paying less than the entire tax obligation, and if the IRS can prove intention, it is always a felony in New Jersey. The State of New Jersey takes tax fraud very seriously. The belief is that tax fraud harms all […]
Some of The Most Notable White Collar Crimes of 2022
January 3, 2023 by ·
Learn more about some of this year’s most notable white collar crimes from one of New Jersey’s most prominent voices in criminal defense, The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. What do you know about white collar crime in 2022? White collar crime accounts for about 9% of the overall crime in our nation each […]
How does White Collar Crime Affect Society?
October 14, 2022 by ·
White collar crime creates the mental image of men in business suits doing something illegal and reaping the benefits of that action. Most people assume white collar crime is something that “just happens”and that the effects of it are seldom felt by the average person. However, white collar crimes vary in number and degree and […]
How Does Having A Business Operating Agreement Protect Me During Times of Conflict?
April 9, 2022 by ·
Establishing a new business is a strategic and intentional process. In order to be successful, the operational responsibilities of the business shouldn’t be undermined by the enthusiasm of starting a new company. By this, we mean having a solid foundation for how your business is run will not only set you up for future success […]
Help! What Should I Do If My Business Partner Is Involved in Criminal Activity? 
March 12, 2022 by ·
When things go sour in a business partnership, you might have the urge to walk away and never look back. It’s a situation no one wants to find themselves in, but it happens quite often – someone you once trusted financially, in business and in life, is now betraying you and the empire you created […]
Defense 101: Accused of A White Collar Crime? Do This!
February 26, 2022 by ·
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 […]
3 Things to Do Immediately After Being Arrested
October 15, 2018 by ·
Anyone who has been arrested before will tell you that it’s not a particularly pleasant experience. Even under the best of circumstances it’s still incredibly stressful. Your mind starts racing, your heart is beating too fast, and you start to panic. Of course even if you haven’t been arrested it’s easy to imagine what it […]
