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Sarasota Cybercrime Lawyers

Serving Clients in Manatee & Sarasota Counties

In today's increasingly digital world, cybercrime has emerged as a significant threat to individuals, businesses, and even governments. Cybercrime is a white-collar offense and refers to illegal activities conducted via computers or the internet, often involving the theft of data, unauthorized access to systems, or disruptive attacks on digital infrastructure. At McIntosh Law, our experienced cybercrime lawyers know how to develop comprehensive legal defense strategies for those facing these charges.

From our Sarasota office, we routinely serve clients throughout both Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Lakewood Ranch. Call (941) 299-0701 today.

We’re Here to Defend Your Rights

Our cybercrime lawyers have over 25 years of experience fighting to protect defendants' rights. Our track record of success can give clients confidence. Moreover, our Sarasota office also has an experienced staff with over two decades in the legal profession. This level of knowledge and background is important in any criminal defense case, but particularly in cases like cybercrime, where nuance, intense research, and legal intricacies are often vital. 

Common Types of Cybercrime Charges

Cybercrime charges can come from either state or federal law enforcement, and they include allegations like these: 

Hacking

Hacking involves unauthorized access to computer systems or networks. This can lead to data breaches, identity theft, and significant financial losses for victims. Common legal defenses against hacking charges include arguing lack of intent, prior authorization from the system owner, or mistaken identity.

Phishing

Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in electronic communications. Defenses may involve demonstrating that the accused was unaware of the phishing scheme or that there is insufficient evidence linking them to the crime.

Identity Theft

Identity theft occurs when someone unlawfully obtains and uses another person's personal data for deception or fraud, typically for financial gain. Legal defenses might focus on challenging the evidence of intent or proving that the accused's identity was also compromised.

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Online Fraud

Online fraud encompasses a range of deceptive practices aimed at securing unlawful gains. These include auction fraud, credit card fraud, and investment swindles. Defenses could include proving a lack of fraudulent intent or demonstrating that the accused was also the victim of a scam.

Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware attacks involve malicious software that encrypts a victim's data, with the attacker demanding a ransom to restore access. Defending against such charges may involve arguing that the accused did not disseminate the ransomware or was unwittingly involved.

Cyberstalking

Cyberstalking refers to using electronic communications to harass or intimidate someone. Defenses against cyberstalking charges could include proving the communications were not intended to harass or showing that they were taken out of context.

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks

A DDoS attack floods a network or service with excessive traffic to disrupt its normal functioning. Defenses might focus on demonstrating that the accused's network was hijacked to conduct the attack or lack of involvement in orchestrating the attack.

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Child Exploitation Online

This involves the illegal use of the internet to exploit minors, often through the sharing or possession of illicit material. Defenses may include questioning the legality of the search and seizure procedures or proving false identification of the individual involved.

Cyber Espionage

Cyber espionage deals with the unauthorized access and acquisition of confidential information for strategic or economic advantage. Legal defenses could involve proving a lack of intent to harm national security or disputing the evidence collected against the accused.

Call (941) 299-0701 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We’ll meet either in person or virtually, whichever works best for you.

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