Cyber Crimes
South Florida Cyber Crime Criminal Defense
As use of the Internet has grown, so has the threat of online crime. Cyber crimes include many of the same crimes committed and charged offline — but the worldwide nature of the Internet means that there is often more to the story. Thanks to viruses and other “malware,” computers can do things online without their owners’ consent or even their knowledge. Inexperienced computer users may fall unwittingly into traps that eventually lead to serious Florida criminal charges. And because prosecutors, too, are still catching up, they may file charges against an innocent person without realizing that they already have evidence of that person’s innocence in their hands.
Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg represents clients charged with all types of online crimes, including some of the most serious cyber crimes. In particular, he handles cases of child pornography possession, a charge that our society considers among the most serious — and punishes accordingly. A criminal child pornography possession charge in Florida is punishable by five years in prison for each individual image, substantial personal and social costs and sometimes lifelong sex offender registration requirements. Other Internet crimes he defends include charges of:
- “Hacking” — unauthorized break-ins to someone else’s computer system
- Deliberately spreading viruses and other hostile programs
- Interfering with someone else’s system, such as with a denial of service attack
- Unauthorized downloading of another’s intellectual property (music, movies, etc.)
- Software piracy
- Online fraud, including identity theft
The Palm Beach law firm of Menachem M. Mayberg, P.A., is not afraid to take on these tough cases. In many cases, lawmakers are still struggling to catch up with how people actually use the Internet, and that means laws can be so broad or vague that innocent people are unfairly implicated in crimes. Using a better understanding of the Internet and forensic online investigators where appropriate, Miami cyber crime defense attorney Menachem M. Mayberg will fight to clear clients’ names, forcing prosecutors to fully meet the burden of proof the law requires.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a cyber crime, don’t wait to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Call South Florida cyber crime criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg for a free, confidential consultation on your case and your rights. You can reach us online or call (305) 695-8750 anytime — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.