In the digital age, the Internet has become an indispensable part of daily life, offering historically unprecedented convenience. This also means that new avenues of criminal activity have been opened, and law enforcement is becoming increasingly effective at monitoring and tracing illegal activity online.

If you find yourself accused of an Internet or computer crime, call Avera & Smith. We have the experience and the resources to build the strongest defense with the best possible outcome for you, whether that’s avoiding prison time, reducing charges or dropping charges altogether.

Types of Computer Crimes & Consequences

There is a very wide range of crimes involving the Internet and use of computers, including illegal file sharing, hacking, identity theft, cyber stalking and soliciting a minor, just to name a few.

Almost all crimes involving the use of the Internet and/or a computer are felonies ranging from third- to first-degree, punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Those involving sexual solicitation of minors or child pornography are very serious and can result in lengthy prison sentences and a designation as a sexual offender. Law enforcement has become very capable of tracking crimes and criminal material back to your individual device and/or Internet service provider (ISP).