South Carolina Cybercrimes Law Firm
Internet crimes and computer crimes are often subject to complicated laws. To catch those involved in cybercrimes, investigators often rely on sting operations and collection of evidence through computer seizures.
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our attorneys are familiar with the fine line between a sting operation and entrapment. Knowing when and how to challenge search and seizure procedures and the evidence against you, we refuse to let any claim go unchallenged when your constitutional rights are at stake. To learn more about how our Lexington child pornography defense attorneys defend against Internet charges and other sex crimes, contact us online or call 866-645-8743.
Online Crimes and Penalties
Our cybercrime defense attorneys represent individuals on all types of criminal charges, including those related to computer and Internet crimes. Some of the common charges our clients face include:
- Internet fraud, such as identity theft, credit card fraud and banking fraud
- Hacking or illegal download of protected files
- Spoofing or phishing for personal information
- Internet child pornography
- Online solicitation of a minor
- Cyberbullying, through anonymous bullying or through sending harassing or obscene e-mails, text messages or instant messages
Charges of Internet crimes and online fraud can be brought in both state court and federal court. Penalties vary depending on the severity of the crime and the agency bringing the charges. Charges that involve significant financial losses, such as credit card theft or bank fraud, are usually felony-level crimes and often punishable by up to five years in prison and fines of $50,000. Identity theft is also a felony, often punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Charges that are sexual in nature, such as criminal solicitation of a minor or Internet child pornography, are felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison under South Carolina law. The consequences may be even more serious when facing sex crime charges in federal court, as the federal sentencing guidelines are often more severe. In addition to prison time, conviction for a sex crime requires lifetime registration on South Carolina's sex offender registry and subjects individuals to federal and state predator acts.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty — We Stand by Our Clients
No matter what the charge, our South Carolina Internet child crime defense lawyers are here to help you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We'll work closely with you throughout the criminal process. From responding on your behalf to inquiries from authorities to hiring experts to refute the allegations against you, we're here to protect your rights and fight until the end. We defend clients throughout the state, including people in communities such as Greenville, Florence and Spartanburg.
For help with your cybercrime charges or other criminal charges, contact our firm online or call 866-645-8743 to set up a free consultation at our Lexington, South Carolina, office. We are here for you, every step of the way, helping you navigate the criminal process and court system.
