New York City Unauthorized Computer Use Attorneys
At Crotty Saland PC, our New York City attorneys defend clients against desk appearance tickets (D.A.T.s) and misdemeanor charges involving computer crimes as set forth in the New York penal law. As former prosecutors under Robert Morgenthau in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, our founding computer crime attorneys have a high level of knowledge about the processes and procedures in the city's criminal courts. We use our knowledge as both former prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers to defend clients who are facing misdemeanor computer crime charges. Whether you have received a desk appearance ticket or were arrested, booked and charged, we set forth the best defense we believe will have the greatest opportunity to succeed in your particular matter.
Our lawyers defend clients against charges such as:
- Unauthorized Use of a Computer, NY PL §156.05
- Computer Tampering, NY PL §156.20
- Computer Trespassing, NY PL §156.10
We also undertake related matters such as Identity Theft, Forgery, Falsifying Business Records and Grand Larceny, which are oftentimes tied to or part of a computer crime allegation in New York.
Computer crimes can be charged as felonies, depending on the circumstances and value of any items stolen during the crime. Our attorneys investigate thoroughly, determining if our client was charged correctly based on the evidence. If possible, we seek reduced charges or dismissals so that our clients' records can stay clean and their futures and careers are not crippled.
Being convicted of a computer crime, whether a misdemeanor that was charged in the usual way or one that resulted in a D.A.T., can have lifelong consequences on an individual's life and career. A criminal conviction can affect one's ability to obtain or renew professional licenses and limit access to jobs in certain career fields. The stakes are high, and we urge individuals to obtain skilled and experienced legal assistance.
We further urge clients who are being investigated — or even think they might be investigated — to consult a cyber crime attorney as soon as possible so that you can begin to develop a defense that is compelling and has merit. We look into whether the client actually had access to the computer and whether he or she was alleged to have accessed the computer remotely or physically. Moreover, while the allegations may be that you did not have permission to copy or duplicate data, we may be able to show that you in fact had permission to access the computer system. Many of the computer crimes require both elements, and if one is missing the entire crime fails. Beyond your alleged physical actions, we will explore with you your alleged motivations, an important issue in matrimonial cases that end up being prosecuted as computer crimes by District Attorney's Office in New York City.
Our law firm serves clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Westchester County. Call us at 646-808-3300 or contact us online today to speak with our New York attorneys about misdemeanor computer crimes.
In depth information on computer crimes, statutes and laws is located on Crotty Saland PC's New York Criminal Lawyer Blog and its computer crime section.
