As the technology continues to advance, cyber-crime, also known as internet crime or computer crime, is becoming more prevalent means of violating the rights of individuals both here in the United States and abroad. Sensitive information like financial information, credit information, and even one’s social security information can now be accessed with the click of a mouse anywhere. Because of the widespread and random nature of then, cyber-crimes have a tendency to go undetected from a great period of time.
In response to this growing field of criminal behavior, many law enforcement agencies have created internet crime task forces to apprehend individuals with intent to commit internet based crimes. Specifically, a number of law enforcement agencies have dedicated resources towards apprehending perpetrators of sexual crimes who largely operate through the use of the internet.
Criminal offenses that qualify as computer crimes include:
• Accessing child pornography
• Computer tampering
• Computer trespassing
• Cyber-harassment
• Internet gambling
• Soliciting sexual acts of a minor
• Unauthorized use of a computer
The Law Office of Larry McCord and Associates has extensive experience handling a wide range of criminal matters, including cyber crime, providing competent, skillful and zealous representation. Because each case is unique, the attorneys carefully consider each client and their best interests to help them avoid further trouble with police and the courts.
If you have been charged with a crime, call the Law Office of Larry McCord & Associates, LLC for a free consultation at (631) 643-3084.