Internet Crimes Defense in Miami

Often, a person charged with an Internet crime has no knowledge of images being stored on or downloaded to his or her computer. There have been documented cases of pornography rings using third-party computers to store illegal data on the Internet --and even of computer viruses and other issues resulting in illicit images being downloaded or stored on the computers of unsuspecting citizens.

Top reported (non-sex) Internet crimes:
19.9% Non-delivery/Non-payment of merchandise
16.6% E-mail scams using the name of the FBI to gain financial information
14.1% Identity theft
10.4% Credit card fraud
10.3% Auction fraud
7.9% Computer fraud/damage/destruction

Miami Internet Crimes Defense Attorney

Internet Crimes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, government prosecutors and federal authorities have taken a hard line when it comes to investigating and prosecuting Internet crimes.

As technology evolves, the number of Internet crimes continues to increase, as does the number of defendants wrongfully charges in connection with Internet crimes. In an increasing number of cases, faulty evidence and electronically manipulated data is being used to charge innocent parties with cyber crimes.

The cost of Internet fraud doubled to a total of $560 million in 2009. And the number of reported Internet crimes has skyrocketed, from 16,838 in 2000 to 336,655 in 2009, according to the Internet Crimes Complaint Center. Internet crime law firms such as Barzee Flores defend clients facing charges in a wide variety of Internet crimes, including:

•    Child Pornography
•    Online Solicitation
•    Online Escort Services/Prostitution
•    Internet Fraud
•    Internet Gambling
•    Internet Pharmacies/Drug Sales
•    E-commerce Fraud
•    Computer Hacking
•    Spamming Charges
•    Theft of Intellectual Property

Florida ranked sixth in the nation with more than 57 Internet crimes reported per 100,000 people. More Internet criminals were located in Florida than anywhere in the country expect California; almost 30 percent of Internet criminals identified in 2009 resided in Florida.

In particular, internet child pornography is being vigorously prosecuted and carries the threat of lengthy prison sentences – often up to 5 years for each image. Child pornography is a multi-billion business that crosses national and international boarders. An estimated 1 in ever 5 pornographic images online is categorized as child pornography, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A child pornography charge can destroy your reputation, livelihood and relationship with friends and family. At Barzee Flores, we believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty and will provide aggressive defense of the charges, both in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion.

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates there are more than 1 million images of child-pornography on the Internet with more than 200 images being added daily.

The Miami Internet crimes defense lawyers at Barzee Flores fight for the rights of clients who have been charged with committing Internet crimes in the Miami area.

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