Crimes involving the internet, i.e., child pornography, credit card fraud, threats, etc., can be prosecuted by the Federal government as they deal with interstate matters. Our internet crime attorneys can help you fight state internet charges as well those prosecuted by the federal government. Now days many internet crimes deal with “hackers” and their ability to manipulate computer systems of companies so that they can access private information and in some instances money. The website for the FBI has ample references to different cyber crimes that the Bureau is investigating. Below is a list of some of the crimes that the federal government can charge one with:
- Computer Intrusion (hacking);
- Password trafficking;
- Counterfeiting of currency;
- Child pornography;
- Spam fraud
- Internet harassment
Title 18 USC Section 1030, et seq, deals with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act which is often used by the “feds” to charge individuals or companies with crimes. for instance Section 1030(a)(2) of the Act makes it unlawful for anyone to intentionally gain access to a computer in order to obtain records of a financial institution or personal records of a consumer from an agency. Section 1030 (a) (5) deals with hacking and spreading of “warms” and viruses online.
If you or a loved one is facing internet crime or cyber crime charges in either Orange county federal court or California state courts call us today to speak to an experienced federal criminal law attorney.
