Cyber Crime Lawyer: Laws, Types, Defense for Cybercrimes

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Cybercrime definition

Cybercrime is any offense that includes the use of a computer and computer network. The computer involved might have been the source of the crime or the target. Cybercrimes might target a nation’s security or financial well-being. Globally, both government and non-government connected individuals conduct cybercrime including espionage and final theft cross-borders.

Types of cyber crimes

Anytime a crime is committed online it is referred to as a cybercrime. While there is a variety of cyber crimes, the most common are:

1. Hacking

A computer crime is committed when an individual’s computer is accessed without authorization, and sensitive information can be accessed. Hacking in America is a felony. Malicious hacking is different from ethical hacking that most groups, organizations, and businesses use occasionally to monitor their level of security. In malicious hacking, the cyber criminal utilizes a range of software to access a person’s computer and the individual may not know that their digital device is being accessed from some remote location.

Bukh and Associates have attorneys experienced in successfully defending hundreds of people against hacking. If you are accused of hacking, contact our lawyers immediately to ensure the best possible outcome of your case.

2. Theft

Theft involves the downloading of copyrighted material such as music, movies, and software. There are many peer-to-peer sharing sites which ease software piracy and most are now targeted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Talk to your lawyer regarding the possible defenses of the infringement charges.

3. Cyber Stalking

Also known as online harassment, cyber stalking occurs when the victim is targeted by online messages and emails. Normally, online stalkers know their victims and do cyber stalk. Often if the stalker sees that cyber stalking is not achieving the stalker’s goal, they may begin offline stalking with the intent of making their victims’ lives miserable. Many times, the defense attorney will be able to mitigate or dismiss the charge.

4. Identity Theft

As more people switch over to online banking transactions and shopping, identity theft has become a huge problem. In identity theft, a cyber-criminal gains access to data about an individual’s bank account, credit cards, and other sensitive data with the intent to take money or buy things online in the target’s name. Major financial losses and ruined credit history are normally the outcomes of successful identity theft.

The identity theft attorneys at Bukh and Associates have been assisting people accused of identity theft for years. Their record of successfully defending individuals charged with computer crime is unsurpassed. Contact Bukh and Associates immediately at (212) 729-1632 if you are charged with identity theft or any other cyber crime.

5. Malicious Software

Internet-based software, used to disrupt a network, the software gains access to a system to steal sensitive data or damages the software already in the targeted system.

6. Child Abuse

Criminals solicit minors via chat rooms with the intention of eventually producing child pornography. Federal agencies and the courts have been investing a great deal of time monitoring chat rooms used by children with the goal of reduction in, and prevention of, child abuse. Often resulting in a hefty prison terms, the crime of child abuse is considered by many lawyers to be one of the hardest to defend.

Causes of cyber crime

Cyber Crime occurs whenever the return on investment is high, and the affiliated risk is low. In cybercrime, this is precisely the formula that has given rise to increased incidents of cybercrime. Accessing sensitive data and using it normally is a good harvest of returns while catching the cyber crook is difficult.

If you are accused of being a cyber-criminal immediate, quality defense is needed immediately.

Contact Bukh and Associates when you are first accused and the seasoned cybercrime attorneys can help you through each step of the defense battle, making sure you have the best, reasonable outcome to your case.

Cybercrime Penalties

Article 156 of the New York Penal Code deals with a range of computer crimes. The law is divided into four degrees or categories:

1. Fourth-Degree

This is the simplest of the offenses and occurs when a person accesses a computer (or computer network) without authorization and destroys computer data belonging to another person. Computer damaging in the fourth degree is classified as a misdemeanor – Class A. From there, depending on additional factors, the offense can be raised to a higher degree. The harshest punishment of computer related crimes is computer interfering and, since it is a Class C felony, brings a maximum term of up to 15 years in prison a fine, or both.

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2. Third Degree

An individual is guilty of third-degree computer tampering when they commit computer tampering in the fourth degree as well as with the intent to commit any felony or has been previously convicted of computer tampering. Other factors can play an important part which will be taken into consideration by Federal or state courts as well.

3. Second Degree

Computer tampering in the second degree happens when a person accomplishes computer crime in the fourth degree and also purposefully modifies or terminates computer data. Computer tampering in the second degree is a Class D felony.

4. First Degree

When an individual commits computer tampering in the fourth degree and intentionally alters, or destroys, computer data, exceeding fifty thousand dollars, he is charged with computer tampering in the first degree. This is a Class C felony.

Being charged with computer crime is a serious charge which can upset your life. Overnight your life gets put on hold, and all of your time and energy will need to be focused on clearing your name. The cyber crime lawyers at Bukh and Associates have an unsurpassed record in successfully defending individuals charged with computer crime. Contact Bukh and Associates immediately to schedule a no-cost consultation and protect your freedom.

Cybercrime lawyer to beat your charge

Cybercrime is a serious accusation which can send a person to prison for years. An attorney experienced in the esoteric world of cybercrime has some choices when it comes to choosing a defense. The possible defenses include:

Reasonable grounds to think the accused was authorized the computer in question
Reasonable grounds to think the accused was authorized to alter and/or destroy computer data
Reasonable grounds to think the accused had the right to copy or reproduce data of software

There are many excellent lawyers in New York City. However, if you’re charged with a cybercrime, you need an attorney who specializes in cyber law. The lawyers with Bukh and Associates have built a track record one success at a time. They the ones you want on your side.

One year after being charged with cybercrime you will either be saying you’re glad you contacted Bukh and Associates or you wish you had contacted the experienced attorneys at Bukh and Associates. The decision that you make today will affect the rest of your life.