As the Internet continues to grow and expand, computer crimes become more prevalent. In the past few years, they have become more defined in California's state laws and have piqued the interest of state & federal prosecutors.

It is illegal to use computers or the Internet to commit any crime, including but not limited to identity theft, fraud, money laundering, breaking into private computers or networks or producing or distributing child pornography. Additionally, it is illegal to try to steal or coerce an individual to give up money in an email or through the Internet or to modify, damage, disclose, copy programs or data, introduce a virus to a system or interfere with another person's Internet access or computer access.
Because the types of computer crimes vary in degree and severity, the punishments also vary greatly. Many of the computer crime laws are defined in federal laws and refined by individual states.

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As former prosecutors, we bring extensive trial experience and a unique insight into the courtroom. Our backgrounds give our clients a great advantage as we work to strategize his or her defense.

We represent individuals in all criminal cases in the Bay Area including San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties. If you are being investigated for or have been charged with a computer crime, contact us today to represent you.

Related Links :
California Penal Code 502
Fraud and Related Activities Involving a Computer
U.S. Department of Justice's Internet Fraud Site

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