INTERNET CRIMES

INTERNET CRIMES ATTORNEY IN TYLER, TX

Your Trusted Advocates in Federal Legal Matters

It has become abundantly clear that the United States Government closely monitors online activities. This heightened vigilance is evident through numerous indictments related to offenses like child pornography and internet scams. In addition to the risks of falling victim to phishing schemes while browsing the web, individuals can unknowingly fall prey to computer viruses capable of hacking their systems to access sensitive data, including banking records, potentially leading to identity theft. Moreover, the installation of cookies containing malware or ransomware is not uncommon, raising concerns about third parties using peer-to-peer file-sharing networks to infiltrate innocent users' hard drives. Tragically, some individuals have faced indictments due to their computers being hacked and child pornography being planted by internet criminals who exploit their devices as proxies.

Whether a person is casually browsing the internet, participating in peer-to-peer file-sharing activities, or engaging in online communication, it should be assumed that law enforcement is surveilling digital actions. There is minimal anonymity within one's computer usage. Based on these surveillance efforts, federal agents investigating internet crimes can and do secure warrants to seize computers. Contrary to common belief, simply deleting files or content from a computer does not erase them completely. Federal agents specializing in internet crime investigations possess the necessary tools, resources, and expertise to recover data previously thought to be deleted or destroyed.

Various internet crimes, such as computer hacking, fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, internet extortion, investment fraud, Ponzi/pyramid schemes, investment fraud, lotteries, Internet auction fraud, phishing/spoofing (forged electronic documents), and spam, can all trigger investigations and potential prosecutions for federal cybercrimes.



Crimes involving the acquisition, possession, and distribution of child pornography over the internet typically come with mandatory minimum sentences of imprisonment and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Unfortunately, even individuals innocently viewing internet images out of curiosity can find themselves under investigation and facing indictments related to internet child pornography offenses, potentially leading to severe consequences for their freedom and public reputation.

The Law Offices of Boren & Mims have access to a highly skilled and experienced team of experts to mount a robust defense against allegations of internet-related crimes. Their extensive experience in defending federal computer crime cases ensures clients receive the best possible legal representation in these complex matters.