Lexington, South Carolina Internet Fraud Lawyers
While the electronic and investigative resources available to law enforcement in computer fraud cases are substantial, certain obstacles remain in prosecuting Internet fraud cases. Even if investigators monitor a suspect's online activity and trace illegal activity back to his or her computer, they must still prove the defendant was at the computer when an illegal act was committed. Since hackers can use "zombie" networks to commit crime, logging in and using a computer remotely without the knowledge of its owner, proving a defendant committed Internet fraud is not always as straightforward as some prosecutors claim. At the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, our attorneys work with computer experts, investigators, and forensic technicians to defend people accused of computer fraud.
Even if you are guilty of committing computer fraud, negotiating a plea with prosecutors may result in the reduction of charges or sentence against you. Before talking to prosecutors or investigators, contact Internet fraud attorneys at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart today to discuss your case and learn how we can help you.
Allegations of Computer Crime and Internet Fraud
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart represent people in computer crime cases involving the following:
- Credit card fraud
- Hacking
- Spoofing
- Phishing
- Malware
- Identity theft
- Releasing email worm or computer virus
- Investment fraud
- Bank fraud
Prosecuting Internet Fraud
Especially in cases involving stolen credit cards, it's common for prosecutors to charge a defendant with multiple counts of a single crime. Prosecutors assume that if you used a stolen credit card once, you were likely involved in its illegal use in other instances as well. Consequently, people who may be guilty of a single crime find themselves being prosecuted on multiple counts and, as a result, facing harsher fines and longer prison sentences.
Our attorneys aggressively fight these kinds of tactics. We identify groundless assumptions and circumstantial evidence that prosecutors employ in order to tack on additional charges and jail time for our clients. We provide evidence and facts that cast doubt on the prosecution's allegations, establishing reasonable doubt in regard to additional criminal counts against our client.
Contact Criminal Defense Attorneys at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart
We assert and protect our clients' rights. Our office understands how to deflect attempts by investigators to solicit incriminating statements, and know what forensic tests to perform to challenge the prosecution's allegations.
If you've been charged with Internet fraud, contact criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart today.
