The Intricacies
In our ever-changing world of modern technology, state and federal laws must adapt to the freedoms and dangers of the Internet. As the Internet increases in usage all over the United States, there is an exponential increase in the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed over the Internet.
Convicting an individual of an Internet crime is a tricky task, as linking a person to an action committed online comes with issues regarding ownership of a computer, proof that the convicted committed an illegal act, and placing the convicted at the scene and exact time of the crime. The repercussions for Internet crimes can be severe, especially if an alleged individual was actually the victim of another’s actions.
What Is an Internet Crime?
Some of the most common cyber crimes include identity theft, hacking, fraud, white collar crimes, online solicitation of a minor, the release of malicious spyware and viruses, and transmitting or linking to child pornography.
As you can imagine, many crimes over the Internet are considered sex crimes, which often promise far more serious consequences. The danger of becoming a victim to conviction is frighteningly high due to the malicious and invasive manner of Internet tools.
Imagine you are at your home or work computer, when a series of annoying popups storms your screen. As you fervently click the close tab on every window, you unwittingly click on a hidden script that downloads incriminating material into your machine. You may never come across this material yourself, but a highly qualified technology investigator is able to pinpoint the evidence.
Receiving illegal material is treated nearly as harsh as distributing it in the first place, and if an investigator is working on behalf of the prosecution, it is only a matter of time before you are convicted with intent.
It seems that the newer the crime is to the judicial system, the more ambiguous it is. Prosecutors and members of law enforcement will often use this to their advantages. At the Law Office of H. Charles Gorian, our criminal defense attorney Chuck Gorian has refined experience and knowledge dealing with such crimes, as well as other areas of criminal defense.
Contact the Law Office of H. Charles Gorian as soon as possible if you have been convicted of an Internet crime. Call (951) 395-0511 today.