Computer Crime

Computer Crime

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, we’re seeing more and more cases involving computer crimes. From hacking and internet solicitation of minors, computers are becoming a popular choice for a variety of different potential criminal avenues. 

Whether you’re operating from a smart phone or sophisticated computer lab, if you’ve been accused of a computer crime, you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Many computer and digital crimes are felonies, which means you could be facing a minimum of one year in a federal facility.

Different Types of Computer Crimes

  • Identity theft
  • Cyber bullying
  • Abuse of digital data
  • Internet fraud
  • Theft of information
  • Illegal file sharing
  • eBay fraud
  • Phishing
  • Hacking
  • Unauthorized access
  • Spamming
  • Internet solicitation
  • Breeching cyber security
  • Copyright Violations
  • Child pornography
  • Denial of service attacks

Internet Fraud

Online fraud involving credit cards, banking information or other types of financial matters can land you in hot legal water. Types of fraud can also include certain types of phishing and spamming scams. You can also be charged with eBay fraud and other types of fraud involving online commerce platforms.

Hacking

Hacking, which is also known as ‘unauthorized access,’ is a commonly refereed to type of computer crime. If you’re being accused of hacking or charged with some type of unauthorized access, you need to speak with a proven criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Whether you’re dealing with a corporate or government entity. Depending upon the individual circumstances of your case, you could also be facing a private lawsuit under the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, also known as CFAA. If you’ve been accused of compromising somebody’s cyber security, you could be in hot water, in criminal and civil court.

Internet Solicitation of a Minor

Another common type of crime involving a computer is solicitation of a minor. This type of charge usually involves some type of law enforcement entrapment sting in a chat room. In addition to facing computer crime charges, you could also be facing sex crime charges. Multiple felony charges will be involved in this type of case, so you need a proven criminal defense attorney ensuring your rights are protected.

Child Pornography

Possessing, distributing or manufacturing child pornography are all very serious computer crime charges. You could be facing a variety of computer crime charges, including sex crime charges. If you’re facing child pornography charges, you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as swiftly as possible. Your name and your future are on the line, and you could be facing extensive fines and a lengthy prison sentence. Additionally, if convicted, you could be facing a sex offender label that will follow you everywhere.

The Arrest and Investigation

Each case is different, but typical arrests and investigative efforts will involve a seizure of computers and other electronic and digital devices. Most law enforcement agencies now have computer forensic professionals, so you can be sure that you’re computers, tablets, laptops and smart phones will be searched with a fine-toothed comb. Since situations vary from case to case, your lawyer’s first priority will likely be trying to determine if the seizure of electronic evidence was lawfully obtained by law enforcement. If it wasn’t lawfully obtained, it can’t be permitted as evidence against you in your case.

Computer Crime Penalties

Whether you’re facing online fraud charges or child pornography charges, you most likely going to be facing felony charges, which can land you in a federal prison facility for a year or longer. Depending upon the circumstances of your unique situation, you could be facing decades in prison. Additionally, hefty fines may also be imposed. In some cases, you could also be facing private lawsuits. Your lawyer’s top priority will be getting your case thrown out all together.

When to Contact a Lawyer

If you’re facing some type of computer crime charges, you need to speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Chances are, law enforcement has already seized your computers and you’re facing a variety of charges. Your attorney can fight aggressively for your rights and your future. Whether you’re facing relatively minor spamming or phishing charges or facing potential sex-offender status, you need to have a proven lawyer on your side.

If you have been charged with computer crimes or if a loved one is facing some type of cyber crime charge, contact the skilled and proven team at Coxwell & Associates, PLLC at (601) 265-7766 for an immediate consultation.
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