If You’re Facing Drug Possession Charges, Contact An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

When you think of someone having drugs, the worst of the worst images come to mind. People on the streets with needle marks, strung out all day. People who are carriers on their way to ruin other people’s lives. They seldom think of the college student with a little marijuana, but by being 18 he’s […]

When You Employ A Criminal Defense Attorney, Who Are Some Of The People Working On Your Case?

If you find a lawyer who says that he, himself, alone and with no one else, will be handling your case…run! Every criminal defense attorney at the law offices of Robert J. DeGroot has years of courtroom experience, and our founder has more than 40 years as a criminal defense lawyer. But because of the […]

Even The Smallest Crimes Can Cause Huge Problems, So Hire The Right Criminal Defense Law Firm Right Away

You may think it’s just a small crime, but once the wheels of justice get moving you could be in for a world of hurt. Thousands of dollar in fines, hundreds of hours of worry, and a permanent mark on your record that can follow you the rest of your life. Wouldn’t it be better […]

Alcohol And The Law: Find The Right Criminal Defense Attorney Right Away

Some people are adamantly against any defense for those who are caught in any sort of alcohol-related driving situation…until it happens to them. The fact is, many of us are just one ounce away from hundreds of hours of worry and thousands of dollars in fines. When you think of DUI’s of DWI’s, what comes […]

Why Pharmacies Might Need A White Collar Crime Attorney

We recognize what an incredible feat it is just to become a pharmacist, so when you or your pharmacy is being investigated for criminal activity it’s not something you can take likely. After all, your career and all your years of schooling are on the line. That’s why you need to contact a white collar […]

3 Things That Can Get You In Trouble In A Hospital (and Why You’ll Need a White Collar Crime Attorney)

The amazing complexities of hospitals creates an environment where people can get into trouble, whether intentionally or unintentionally. To a prosecuting attorney, there’s not much difference between someone who is willfully abusing an insurance company and someone who was giving inaccurate coding information. People are also more likely to sue hospitals and staff because they […]

Your Life Can Turn Dark Without The Right White Collar Crime Attorney

White Collar Crime comes about when someone has the opportunity to commit a crime that they might otherwise not have been capable of committing if they’d been in a blue-collar position. This term has only been around about 75 years and is used to describe a non-violent money related crime. If you’ve been accused of […]

Why Do I Need A “Criminal Defense Lawyer” When I’m Not A Criminal?

One of the most important tenants of our legal system is that you have the presumption of innocence, more commonly said in this way: “you are innocent until proven guilty.” So even if you haven’t done anything wrong, why would you need to call a “criminal defense lawyer”? You might ask yourself if associating yourself […]

Contact An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Quickly If You’re Being Investigated For Mortgage Fraud

There comes a point where the average person just has to trust the experts, and getting a mortgage is one of them. During most mortgage closings, most people will sign anything you put in front of them. Buying a single house has more jargon in the paperwork than they could ever hope to understand; they have […]

Your Entire Career As A Public Servant Could Be Over Now Unless You Find The Right Criminal Justice Attorney

When you’re charged with public corruption, you can’t just beat the charges…you’ve got to obliterate them. That’s because when you’re merely accused of a crime as a public official, the “court of public opinion” has already found you  guilty. If you merely win your case, it seems like you simply beat the system. But if […]