MD FBI Internet Crime Attorney
Computer crime is a broad category, but often involves the typical white collar crime of fraud.
Fraud is often perpetuated through the use of online scams, malware and viruses. In fact, there are scores of ways to commit Internet and computer-related crimes - and lawmakers are playing "catch up." As a result, it's often that the innocent and guilty alike are charged with crimes that do not fit the circumstances and threaten the accused with undue punishment.
But, at the end of the day, fraud is defined as it always has been. Just because it's done by computer rather than by mail or in person does not change the consequences of a conviction. I am Maryland criminal defense attorney Jim Crawford, and for more than 18 years I have represented clients against all kinds of charges, including Internet crimes.
Your Baltimore Cybercrime Attorney
Many computer and Internet-related crimes fall under federal jurisdiction, which could involve the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center, among other federal agencies. As such, there are serious consequences in terms of fines and prison time.
I can defend you against a range of computer and Internet-related cybercrime charges, including:
- Hacking
- Spam
- Phishing
- Counterfeiting
- Identity Theft Charges
- Piracy
- Password theft and trafficking
It's likely that you aren't even aware that you've committed the crime for which you've been accused.
For example, your computer network can be used to facilitate fraud, from bank or mortgage fraud to identity theft. You may not have knowledge of the activity, yet you can be implicated if you have authority, ownership, or access to the computer network, or you employ the person responsible for the fraud.
Or your computer could be infected with malware, and you're unwittingly doing the bidding of others involved in a criminal enterprise, such as distribution of child pornography.
Contact Me
To protect yourself against accusations of Internet crimes, contact me, Baltimore criminal attorney Jim Crawford, at 443-701-4525 or toll free at 866-635-0623 for a free initial consultation.
