Cybercrimes -- crimes committed online or facilitated by the Internet -- include crimes unique to the world of computers as well as offline crimes that have found their way online. In both cases, technology changes the way prosecutors investigate, charge and prove the crime. What may once have been a simple fraud case can be substantially complicated when it goes online. Things are not always what they seem in the world of computers -- data that forms important evidence in a case can be tweaked, erased or moved in ways that human observers don’t expect and sometimes don’t even investigate. The result, unfortunately, is that innocent people may be accused of serious crimes.

Balliro defends clients accused of all online crimes in South Florida, including:

• Online fraud, including phishing, identity theft and false business and investment opportunities
• Large-scale spamming
• Hacking -- unauthorized access to someone else’s computer or system
• Spreading viruses and other malware
• Attacking a Web site or computer system
• Stealing or destroying intellectual property -- illegal downloads and break-ins
• Online solicitation of a minor
• Child pornography crimes

In many cases, these are very serious crimes penalized with substantial time in prison. For instance, those convicted of possession of child pornography in Florida face up to five years in prison for each image (including duplicates), which means years can add up into decades very quickly. Worse, prosecutors may genuinely not understand the technology they are using as evidence to convict, leading to false accusations and the continuation of cases that should have been dismissed long ago. Under these circumstances, it is essential for those accused of an Internet crime to retain a Naples criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in the world of computers.

The South Florida criminal defense law firm of Balliro is proud to say that we can offer that experience through of counsel David. S. Seltzer, a Miami criminal defense lawyer who specializes in defending people accused of cybercrimes. He is a former Miami-Dade prosecutor who served in that office’s Cyber Crime unit, so he understands the details that can make or break a criminal case for Internet crimes. Just as importantly, he has firsthand experience with how prosecutors build their cases -- knowledge we can use to mount the strongest possible defense of our clients. And if necessary, Balliro is not afraid to hire computer forensics experts and other expert witnesses to help prove our clients’ innocence.

If you or a loved one is accused of a cybercrime, you should call the Miami online crime criminal defense attorneys at Balliro as soon as you can. Founded by a group of former public defenders and a prosecutor, our firm has always stood up on the side of those accused of serious crimes. As part of our dedication to professionalism, we work to protect our clients from all of the consequences of a criminal charge, including non-criminal penalties in their personal, professional and social lives. And because we understand that arrests and charges aren’t limited to business hours, we are available to our clients 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

To set up a free, confidential face-to-face meeting with an experienced West Palm Beach cybercrime defense lawyer, please contact us through our Web site or call 1-866-ARRESTED from anywhere in Florida.