Now that the Internet is mainstream, online crime has mushroomed. Internet crimes include crimes specific to the Internet, as well as acts that were always illegal but have moved to a new platform. Among others, they include:

• Hacking, cracking and other "offenses against computer users"
• Online solicitation of a minor
• Possession and distribution of child pornography
• Intellectual property crimes
• All types of online fraud
• Stalking and cyberstalking

Unfortunately, the law -- and prosecutors' understanding of technology -- has not always kept pace with the way people really use the Internet. That can have profound consequences for people charged with Internet crimes. Innocent people can be and have been charged for crimes they didn't commit because their computers were used by another person, or infected by a virus that turned them into conduits for illegal activity. A good Fort Lauderdale internet crimes defense attorney can also use technology to clients' advantage, by carefully reviewing all of the data at issue, tracing it back to find a source that may not be what prosecutors thought.

Balliro offers a key advantage to Floridians facing serious Internet crime charges: years of hands-on experience both prosecuting and defending cyber crimes. Partner David Seltzer is a former prosecutor in the Cyber Crime unit of the Miami-Dade state's attorney's office. Now, he's putting that experience to work for clients accused of Internet crimes in South Florida. Our West Palm Beach Internet crimes criminal defense lawyers will closely examine the details of the case against you, hiring technical forensic examiners if necessary to find the data that can prove your innocence.

Balliro has years of experience defending Floridians accused of serious crimes. Formed by a group of former public defenders and prosecutors, we have successfully defended hundreds of clients, including hundreds of jury trials. After so long as Miami criminal defense attorneys, we understand how devastating a criminal charge can be to our clients' lives, so we are committed to always being available to clients and potential clients -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week and every day of the year. And we offer free, confidential initial meetings, so there's no risk in talking to us to learn more about your next steps. To set up a consultation, please contact Balliro P.A. online or call us toll-free from anywhere in Florida at 1-866-ARRESTED.