Computer Crime

Federal computer crimes Defense Attorneys in Houston

The increasing availability and necessity of the internet in our lives has given rise to some new areas of legal regulation. It has also become easier for prosecutors to track individuals who commit crimes with the assistance of computers and the internet. Because of these two factors, the legal system is seeing more and more cases involving computer crimes.

The Houston criminal defense team of Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett understands the complexities of these computer crimes cases. Together they have more than 50 years of experience. This means they have the skills and knowledge to aggressively create your defense. If you are facing computer crime charges and need skilled representation, contact the legal team of Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett.

Computer crimes charges typically involve some kind of internet usage. There are many reasons why a prosecutor may charge you with a computer crime such as:

• Credit card fraud
• Cyberstalking or harassment
• Cyber terrorism
• Hacking or gaining illegal access to a computer system
• Identity theft
• Internet sex offenses such as looking or distributing child pornography or online solicitation of a child
• Illegal file sharing or downloading
• International money scams
• Telecommunication theft
• Software piracy
• Online gambling crimes

The consequences following a computer crimes conviction can affect your life in a number of ways. You may be facing jail time, heavy fines and lengthy probation periods. You may also be barred from accessing a computer or from accessing the internet as a part of your probation terms depending on federal sentencing guidelines.

We Bring in the Experts to Help Defend You

We work with top forensic computer experts and investigators to help us challenge the evidence and defend our clients. We are skilled and experienced defense lawyers and we work hard to protect your rights. For more information on how we can best defend you when you are facing computer crime charges, contact Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett in Huston.