Seattle Criminal Defense Attorneys
Internet Crimes Lawyers in Seattle, Washington
Considering how widely available the internet is to so many people throughout Washington, it is not surprising that people have found ways to commit crimes using the internet as a tool. Because of this recent trend in criminal activity, Special laws have been passed making criminal activity committed over the internet illegal. If the internet or a computer is used for a criminal purpose, or if a criminal offense takes place that involves the use of a computer or the internet, it can be charged as an internet crime. Some common internet crimes are:
- Identity Theft
- Submitting False Claims
- Stealing Credit Card or Bank Account Numbers
- Illegal Online Impersonation
- Using Zombie Networks
- Hacking
- Spoofing
- Phishing
- Malware
- Crimeware
- Email Worm
Defending Clients from Internet Crime Charges
The criminal defense lawyers at our firm have a great deal of experience working through the many obstacles that can occur when handling internet crime charges. In order to convict an individual of an internet crime, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a specific computer was used to commit the crime and that the defendant was the one who actually used that computer to commit a crime. Investigators have ways of tracking criminal activity over the internet, but their methods are not fool proof and there are always opportunities to prove that the defendant was not the one participating in criminal activity.
If you have been charged with an internet crime, you are going to need representation from a Seattle criminal defense attorney who will know how to handle these types of charges. The lawyers at our firm will challenge the evidence and allegations against you in an effort have your internet crime charges reduced or dismissed. There are numerous ways you can be defended against this type of crime, and no matter what circumstances surround your case, your attorney will find a way to effectively defend you.
Contact a Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer today to discuss your internet crime charges! |