Cyber crimes include all illegal activity involving computers, their systems, and networks. Many crimes formerly prosecuted as white collar crimes now fall under Chapter 815 of the Florida Statutes. With it being such a broad statute, it is not uncommon for someone to face multiple stacked charges, for which a conviction may equate to decades in prison. To better your chances of having charges lessened or dropped altogether, you should seek the services of an Orlando cyber crime lawyer.
Defense against cyber and computer crime charges requires representation from an experienced and aggressive defense attorney who knows how to handle the high-tech evidence involved in these cases. At The Umansky Law Firm, we conduct in-depth investigations, often with the help of computer forensic experts. We build strong cases designed to protect you from the severe repercussions that can come with a cybercrime conviction.
Our lawyers represent clients from Orlando and throughout Central Florida and have successfully provided second chances to thousands of people facing criminal charges. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
All internet crimes fall into one of two categories: crimes against one’s intellectual property and crimes against computer users. Examples of the former include illegal music downloading or theft of design patents, while crimes against computer users those like fraud and scamming. Other common cybercrime offenses include:
Each offense warrants a specified minimum sentence that the judge may apply at his or her discretion. A sharp criminal defense lawyer may be able to successfully negotiate to have your sentence lowered. The sooner you get an attorney involved, the better your chances are of having your charges reduced or eliminated.
Florida has a particularly strict penalty structure for cyber crimes due to the scope of damage that one may inflict through the commission of a cybercrime-related offense The two separate categories for cyber crimes become most eminent when one considers how prosecutors charge alleged criminals. Offenses against one’s intellectual property are:
Offenses against another computer user are :
There is a seemingly endless array of criminal charges for computer crimes. At The Umansky Law Firm, our criminal defense lawyers can help you clear your name for everything from identity theft to computer hacking and everything in between. Some of the most efficient defenses include proving:
Our experience also allows us to handle unique cases, including harassment, stalking, and domestic violence cases that involve the use of e-mail, instant messenger, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and other social networking platforms. We will investigate all the facts of your case to poke holes in the prosecution’s case and help you achieve a positive resolution.
Our team of defense attorneys in Orlando is made up of former prosecutors with a passion for providing second chances. We have more than 100 years of combined experience defending people throughout Central Florida against cybercrime and related charges.
Our attorneys are active in the legal community and many are members of various associations that promote justice in Florida. Attorney William D. Umansky is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Executive Council and the Florida Justice Association. You can trust our team to put forth an ironclad defense and help secure your future.
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