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, both of those characters mentioned above were able to make deals in order to get off without being in any real trouble, right?
As interesting as those pieces of media are, they’re also not realistic. Sure, Catch Me If You Can was based on a true story, but that’s the exception to the rule. Generally speaking, if you commit a white collar crime and you get caught, there will be consequences to your actions.
And no, white collar crime isn’t all globetrotting art thievery and charming deception. So what is a white collar crime then? We’re glad you asked!
What Constitutes a White Collar Crime?
To get an in depth look at white collar crime, check out this page because we’ve provided a list of the types of white collar crimes that we’ve defended our clients against for over forty years. From embezzlement to insurance fraud to public corruption, there’s no shortage of crimes that we can help you to fight against.
So although movies often explore the more “romantic” crime that are committed (and why wouldn’t they, because it makes for great television), there’s much more to white collar crime than cat burgling your way into an art gallery and using a diamond to cut through the glass, taking what’s valuable and then dancing through an elaborate series of lasers on your way to freedom.
No matter what type of crime you’re up against, we can help.
When Should I Hire an Attorney?
To put it simply, you should get help as soon as humanly possible. It’s always in your best interest to get a lawyer involved as early on as you’re able to. As you can probably imagine, white collar crime is incredibly complex and there are a number of moving pieces to work with in order to make sure that everything doesn’t just go flying off the tracks.
When you choose to work with the team at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, you can rest assured that we’ll work swiftly and skillfully to unravel the situation you’re in and find a defense that makes sense for you. If you’re up against a wall and you’re in need of assistance, you can count on us to be there for you when you need help the most.
As a matter of fact, we offer a free initial consultation, so if you’ve been looking for a white collar crime lawyer in Newark, now is the time to contact us. With over forty years of experience in defending cases just like yours, you can put your trust in us to go above and beyond to help you get the resolution you’re hoping for.
So while your case might not look like Neal Caffrey’s or Frank Abagnale’s, you can rest assured that we’ll work hard for you. Still have questions? Give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
