Cybercrime is one of those buzzwords that seem to get thrown around a lot, and it frequently refers to simply hacking another person’s computer or network. But it’s actually a much broader term that refers to anyone tampering, interfering with, damaging, or accessing unauthorized lawfully created computer data or network. It also refers to using data without permission, including for the purposes of fraud or extortion, and locking users out of a network, using another person’s domain name for sending damaging email, or for distributing viruses. Cybercrime charges can also be imposed in possession of child pornography, stalking, and identity theft or fraud cases if computers were used.
Worried about a cybercrime charge?
There are so many potential cybercrime charges, and the legal twists in a cybercrime case could make your head spin. That’s why it’s fundamentally important to get a lawyer who specializes in cybercrime defense on your case as soon as humanly possible once you suspect charges will be filed against you, or as soon as charges have been brought.
Penalties for hackers
Since there are so many kinds of cybercrimes, there are no set categorizations of cybercrime penalties that strictly apply to hackers. Depending on the circumstances of the case, especially the amount of damage that has been done, those who are convicted can expect to receive fines of up to $10,000 and potentially several years in prison. However, if your case involves child pornography, if you are convicted, you can expect to be dealt even tougher penalties. Sounds horrible, right?
That’s why you need Southern California’s best cybercrime lawyer on your side. He has worked with so many hackers in his multi-decade-long career, so you can trust him to respect your point of view and offer you sound legal advice at all times. He’ll work extremely hard to get the charges against you dismissed or secure a plea deal with the prosecutor(s) on your case so you won’t have to face the harshest penalties allowed by California law.
He knows all the details of cybercrime law that many of the newer, less experienced attorneys have no clue about. He has successfully defended so many alleged hackers against California’s harsh cybercrime penalties, so you can count on him to provide you with a stellar defense in your cybercrime case, too.
Find out more by calling (714-760-4088), emailing (dchambers@clfca.com), or sending the Chambers Law Firm staff a message via the Chat box below. You can schedule your first, free case evaluation now and meet with Attorney Chambers himself to discuss your case. You’ll feel so much more at peace when you have Southern California’s best cybercrime defense attorney on your side—so make an appointment today.
