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Building a Strong Defense in Computer Cases

Almost everyone relies on computers for personal and business uses. With the ease of the Internet, we are able to easily download games and programs. With privacy settings, many people are able to share one computer. Plus, many people have found effective online file-sharing programs. Although all these features and programs can be advantageous, they can also lead to computer related crimes.

Whether you are facing charges for child pornography, counterfeit business or money fraud, it is important to hire a lawyer who will give you the strong defense you need.

Finding the Real Criminal in Computer Related Crimes

In families or businesses where multiple people have access to one computer, one of the earliest and most important parts of the investigation is determining whether my clients are the ones responsible for the information on the computer. I work closely with my clients and computer forensics to determine:

  • How did illegal information get on the computer?
  • Was the information put their knowingly, or was it caused by a virus?
  • Did multiple people have access to the computer?

I defend clients who are facing charges for child pornography, counterfeit business, identification theft and other computer related crimes. Regardless of the charges you are facing, it is important to work with an experienced attorney as soon as you are arrested or learn you are under investigation.

Assault & Battery

When Violent Crime Charges Threaten Your Criminal Record

Few things are scarier than facing charges for assault or battery and wondering if or how you will be punished. Although the punishment depends on the severity of the crime, if convicted, many people would be facing jail time. If your freedom is on the line because of criminal charges, it is important to work with a lawyer who will protect your rights and minimize the charges against you.

Building a Strong Defense in Assault Cases

When I work with clients, I gather as much information as possible regarding the allegations. When it is necessary or relevant, I hire a private investigator to talk with witnesses. I defend clients who are facing charges for violent crimes, including:

  • Assault
  • Aggravated assault
  • Assault with a deadly weapon
  • Battery
  • Domestic violence

We also gather information about the victim’s criminal history. In some cases, my clients’ so-called “victims” have been convicted of more crimes than my client. Although I cannot promise results for my clients, learning this sort of information may lead to a dismissal of the case.

Prosecutors are often buried by their case load, so it is important to find a lawyer who can tell your side of the story in a clear and compelling manner.

Minimizing the Effect of Child Porn Charges

In the age of technology, it is easier than ever to find the information we want or need. Although this can be beneficial for work and play, it can also be dangerous. With a little bit of searching, almost anyone can find child pornography. Just clicking on an inappropriate picture traces it to your computer, and there are also a number of viruses which automatically download porn to your computer.

The same ease that allows people to find pornography is the same lead authorities have when they are looking for criminals. Some people are slapped with charges after the police search their computer, while other people are lured in by officers pretending to be young children. Regardless of the bait you followed, if you are facing charges for possession of child pornography, it is important to find a lawyer who can give you the aggressive defense you need.

Damage Control in Child Pornography Cases

When I work with clients who are facing charges for child pornography, damage control is one of my first obligations. I get clients into counseling programs to show the court you are taking affirmative steps to turn your life around. If your computer was exposed to spam or viruses, I may be able to show you did not know about the porn or did not download it intentionally. I work hard to mitigate the charges and the impact it will have on your life.