When a person is charged with a technology crime, it is important that they find the right criminal defense attorney. These can be confusing, complex, and very technical crimes. You need an attorney who fully understands the nature of the charges against you, the specifics of the case, and how to best defend you. You need Chambers Law Firm.
Keep reading to learn about five examples of technology crimes and defense options that can be used to fight them. Then contact us at 714-760-4088 if you require a free legal consultation with an experienced attorney.
- Internet Fraud
- Hacking
- Identity Theft
- Cyberstalking
- Piracy
One of the first crimes that jumped from real-life to the internet was fraud. There are hundreds of types of internet fraud, including non-delivery of merchandise that has been paid for, lottery scams, advance-fee scams, phishing, work-from-home scams – the list goes on and on.
Regardless of how it might seem, it is not necessary for a person to be a computer genius to be guilty of hacking. California law considers hacking to be accessing, altering, deleting, copying, or otherwise using data on a computer (or a computer network) without permission.
Identity theft is not always a technology crime, but it can be. For example, if you steal someone’s personal information online in order to commit an identity crime, then you could be charged with a technology crime. Common examples include illegally access the computer, phishing scams, and hacking.
Stalking is not limited to in-person contact. If a person emails, texts, or uses online chat methods to stalk someone, they can be charged with cyberstalking.
Online piracy is the illegal selling, sharing, or copying of media that is copyrighted. This can include movies, TV shows, books, and music. This crime is prosecuted under the NET (No Electronic Theft) Act.
How to Fight Charges of Technology Crimes
The best defense option for a particular technology crime will vary based on the specifics of the case. For example, we might work to show that it was a case of mistaken identity in which you were not involved at all. We might show that you did take certain actions but that you had no intent to defraud, which is a required element to prove many online crimes.
Regardless of what charge or accusation you are facing, you should work with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can carefully assess your case to find the best way to fight the charges. For a free legal consultation, contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088.
