Child pornography charges can quickly ruin a person's reputation, even if they're proven false. As someone accused, it's important to protect yourself by speaking with your attorney and devising a strong defense against the allegations you face.Legally, the definition...
Internet Crimes
What kinds of cyber crimes happen during online auctions?
There are many kinds of cyber crimes, some of which you may be participating in without even knowing it. For example, if you sell items on an auction website, take money from the buyer but never ship the item, you've actually committed a kind of fraud. According to...
Is sexting illegal?
Sexting is an interesting topic, because it's not always a crime. Two adults who are willing may send each other nude images or sexual images without facing any kind of penalties. There is a line that is sometimes crossed, though.There are times when sexting can get...
Accused of using ransomware? Here’s why it’s a bad situation
If you're accused of using ransomware against a company or agency, it's important that you understand what exactly is being implied. Ransomware is malicious software, or malware, that locks or encrypts digital files. Those who use this kind of program use it to ask...
How can holiday shopping go wrong when you shop online?
The holidays are a fun time, but when someone accuses you of stealing his or her credit card information, that can quickly come to an end. Lots of people make mistakes, and it's easy to appear like you've stolen credit information when you didn't intend to. For...
What are some common actions that are actually illegal?
It's true that you could be accused of a crime that you don't even know you committed. Some harmless behaviors are actually illegal, despite the fact that many people perform these actions all the time. Here are a few examples of "innocent" crimes you could be accused...
Defend yourself against baseless accusations of Internet crimes
If you're charged with soliciting a minor, understand that the law takes a hard stance against it for legitimate reasons. It's been reported that one in 25 youth spoken to in the Youth Internet Safety Survey had been sexually solicited online in the last year. Most of...
Can you be put in jail for copyright infringement?
Internet crimes come in many forms, and violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act can get you into trouble with the law, even though you're not what you think of when you think of a criminal. Many people have been caught off-guard by being arrested for pirating...
19 accused of Internet crimes involving child porn, solicitation
Being accused of child pornography or Internet solicitation is a very serious allegation. There are reasons why your interactions online may put you in this position without you knowing it; maybe the person on the other end is lying about his or her age, or perhaps...
Accusations of fraud: Internet selling and buying
Internet fraud is common, and there are many types that can affect people. Sometimes, you can get caught up in a scam or make mistakes that make it appear that you're acting fraudulently. If that happens, you need to make sure you defend yourself immediately.How could...