Chicago Defense Lawyers - Internet Crime Charges in Illinois and Indiana
Child Pornography ● Internet Crimes ● Fraud ● Identity Theft ● Piracy
eBay Fraud Reduced to Misdemeanor Conviction Avoided
Police seized computers and related hardware from our client and the state prosecutor alleged dozens of eBay theft by fraud charges. Our client was charged with fraudulent eBay sales of computers. The defense team at Wigell & Associates negotiated court supervision on an amended misdemeanor theft charge, which results in no criminal conviction. The internet criminal charge can be expunged at a later date.
Wigell & Associates defends people charged with Internet crime in Illinois and Indiana state courts and in federal courts nationwide.
Many defendants in Internet crime cases don't realize the serious legal consequences of their actions. What your teenaged son may consider a prank "harmlessly hacking into another computer or file sharing " could trigger a criminal investigation. What you may consider a perfectly legal, private matter "looking at pornographic images" could result in criminal charges of child pornography.
If you're facing criminal charges for an Internet crime, the defense attorneys at Wigell & Associates are here to protect you. Contact our Chicago law office by e-mail or call (708) 481-4800.
State and Federal Internet Crime Charges
Congress has set aside millions of dollars specifically to investigate and prosecute Internet crimes. For federal Internet crimes, the penalty can be as much as ten years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, or a combination of prison time and a fine. A felony conviction can ruin your prospects for future employment.
Computer and Internet crimes that the defense team at Wigell & Associates defends against include:
- Internet fraud
- eBay fraud
- Identity theft
- Creation and transmission of computer viruses
- Piracy and illegal file sharing
- Computer tampering
- Computer hacking
- Copyright infringement of music, videos, and computer software
- Solicitation of a minor for the purpose of sexual activity
- Possession of child pornography
- Other computer-related sex crimes
Don't Give Up Hope
Our defense attorneys will investigate all the facts of your case and examine all of the evidence thoroughly. We work with internationally recognized computer experts, including former FBI computer experts, who can aid us in your defense.
Our defense team fights vigorously not only to help you avoid jail time, but when possible, to avoid any conviction that could result in a black mark on your future. As attorneys, we are nonjudgmental. The only things we care about are you and your rights under the law.
Free Initial Consultation: Contact an Illinois Internet crimes defense attorney at Wigell & Associates. We try Internet crime cases in the Northern District of Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois, but have the capability to handle cases nationwide.
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