Montgomery County, PA Computer Fraud Lawyer
Computer fraud, closely linked to Internet fraud, involves the use of computers to help execute a scheme or illegal activity. It can also be the targeting of a computer with the intent to alter, damage or disable it. Individuals charged with this type of fraud need a robust defense that rests on technical knowledge and the ability to verify the facts of the charges.
Philadelphia lawyer William Spade defends clients against Internet and computer fraud charges, building a strong defense after consulting with forensic computer specialists and conducting research to develop a strong theory of the case. He handles state and federal cases that allege:
- Theft of information such as theft of government information, trade secrets, illegal duplication, identity theft and financial information
- Theft of or denial of service, including accessing proprietary services without paying such as Internet telephone services, subscription information services, and attempting to disabled a web page or e-mail account using a high volume of requests or e-mails
- Hacking — the illegal entry into a computer's hardware system to obtain passwords and information. Hackers can enter computer systems in person or by sending out viruses and stealing programs that return the desired information to an e-mail account. Hacking can be malicious and inspired by the desire to simply shut down other computers, rather than to advance personal gain.
- Possession of computerized child pornography, conviction on which can result in not only a significant prison term, but also required registration on the sex offender list
Computer crimes such as these can be highly sophisticated, hard to track and require many weeks or months of investigation by law enforcement. Spade urges individuals who believe they are being investigated for computer or Internet fraud to consult an attorney with experience and knowledge of this type of criminal charge.
Contact a Philadelphia lawyer for computer and Internet fraud. Call attorney William Spade at 866-570-4171, toll free.
