Cyber Crime Defense Lawyer in Miami

Cyber crimes are on the rise, and lawmakers at the state and federal levels have established task forces to identify, arrest, and charge those they believe are engaged in cybercrime.

Safeguarding Your Rights

If you have been caught in the net of an investigation or accused of a cyber crime, ensure you are represented by a Miami cyber crimes lawyer familiar with the complexities of cyber crime cases and who brings a breadth of skills, knowledge, and experience to your defense.

Types of cyber crimes

The types of criminal charges may include one or more of the following:

Hacking the network of an individual, business, or government entity.
Destroying computer data or programs.
Illegally modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data on company or government systems.
Introducing a virus or malware on a computer or network.
Accessing a computer or network for the purpose of defrauding the owner.
Falsifying an email source with the intent to defraud.
Online credit card fraud, insurance fraud, bank fraud, or mortgage fraud.
Intellectual property crimes.

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Penalties for cyber crimes: State and federal charges

Florida state penalties in cybercrime cases

When cybercrime charges are filed in Florida state courts, a conviction brings severe penalties. A case of online credit card fraud or intellectual property theft is a third-degree felony.

In a conviction, the penalties could include up to five years in state prison, five years on probation, and fines up to $5,000.

Second-degree felonies are punished even more severely, with sentences as high as 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. First-degree felony charges are filed against those believed to have hacked into a medical or treatment facility or any cybercrime that could endanger human health and life. The penalties in these cases include up to thirty years in state prison and fines of up to $10,000.

Federal penalties for cybercrime cases

Federal cyber crimes are covered under the CFAA, or “Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.” These crimes include obtaining national security information, hacking into a government agency computer system without authorization, selling passwords, phishing, unlawful access to stored information, sports betting, cyberstalking, drug trafficking over the internet, child pornography transmission, or the use of electronic communication in the commission of a fraudulent act, and many others. The penalties imposed at the federal level can include, in a first conviction:

Obtaining national security information: 10 to 20 years in federal prison.
Accessing a federal agency computer and obtaining information: 1 to 5 years.
Intentionally damaging a computer or network by intentional access: 1 to 5 years.
Conspiracy to commit one of these offenses: Up to 10 years in federal prison.

Experience is the key to success at trial.

Our law firm has a breadth of experience in state and federal trials. We have successfully represented those accused of a wide range of computer-related crimes, from identity theft to online harassment. We are well-versed in Florida’s cybercrime laws and understand the nuances of digital evidence. This knowledge gives us a significant strategic advantage in crafting a case for your defense.

The process – defending cybercrime cases in Miami

The investigation: The first step in crafting a defense case is an investigation into the facts. We call on professional resources and digital experts to help us build a compelling defense strategy.
Defense case development: Every cybercrime case has unique facts and supporting evidence. We may challenge the admissibility of evidence and aggressively depose the prosecution witnesses, all to help us develop a powerful defense case.
At trial: Fighting to defend a cybercrime case in court requires legal knowledge, confidence, and strong trial skills. Presenting a case for the defense clearly and persuasively has everything to do with the final outcome, and our trial lawyers are recognized for their skills in this arena.

At Correa & Martinez Trial Lawyers, our trial lawyers are widely recognized in the legal community as having exceptional trial skills. We are proud of our reputation for legal excellence and offer our clients superior care with personalized, focused, and accessible counsel.

Why choose us?

If you are facing cybercrime charges, you are likely very concerned about what the future will bring. At Correa & Martinez Trial Lawyers, a boutique law firm, we are accessible, responsive, and focused on taking every legal action to protect our clients’ rights. When our Miami cyber crime defense attorney represents you, you can expect personalized attention and to be well-informed at every step. We are available and always ready to answer your questions and concerns. We don’t take our responsibility to our clients lightly; we aggressively pursue the best possible result.