Tallahassee Internet Crimes Lawyer
About Internet and Computer Crimes
The more and more advances that we have in technology, the more and more popular electronic devices become. This statement is especially true in regards to computer and internet technology. In the last decade alone the internet has become a go-to source of information and services for individuals throughout the country and the world. However, along with these technological advances come allegations of crime that can be directly related to internet use.
Generally, there are two types of internet crimes and they are both prosecuted as a felony offense. The first is sex crimes which, on the internet, take their form in behaviors of child pornography, cyber stalking and solicitation of a minor. The second is
white collar crimes that may take shape in actions of
fraud, identity theft, illegal business transactions, viruses and the like. If you have been accused of something of this nature then you should waste no time in contacting a
Tallahassee criminal defense attorney. Failure to do so could result in a conviction and jail time.
Internet Crimes Lawyer in Tallahassee
As with any criminal allegation, the prosecution must undoubtedly be able to prove that the defendant is indeed the one who committed the computer crime. This can be extremely difficult to do because crimes conducted on the computer or internet are not always easy to trace. There have been instances in which information was vindictively planted in order to falsely convict a person of a crime they did not commit. Hacking and phishing are activities that can easily and quickly lead to criminal accusations. Therefore, it is often very difficult to confidently establish the true culprit of the crime.
No matter what the circumstance of your allegation may be, there is no doubt that you will need expert legal representation to ensure that your needs and best interests are always at the forefront of the trial that may be ahead. At Jansen and Davis, P.A. our attorneys have been in the business of criminal defense for 15 years and we know what it takes to successfully represent even the most high-status of cases. There is no allegation too great or small when it comes to the penalties you could face if found guilty. It is our goal to make sure that everything possible is done to prevent this from happening.
Contact a Tallahassee internet crimes lawyer to learn more about how your case can be legally represented by an attorney from our firm.