Nashua, New Hampshire State and Federal Computer Crime Defense Lawyers
Computer crimes can be charged in both state and federal court. When the time comes for you to go to trial, you need an attorney who understands your rights, the charges and strategies in both types of courts, and your options for a powerful defense.
At the Nashua law offices of Sweeney Law Group, LLC, we protect the rights of people accused charged with state crimes throughout southeastern New Hampshire or federal crimes anywhere in the state. From wiretapping and identity theft to sex crimes, we are well prepared handle computer crimes defense.
The Laws Related to Computer Crimes Are New and Still Developing
As a new and developing area of law, computer crimes are some of the hardest cases both to prosecute and defend. A former state prosecutor, attorney Shawn Sweeney has seen these cases from both sides of the courtroom. He understands how the statutes are written and has the experience to build a powerful defense.
Many prosecutors do not even have a full understanding of computers, much less of these new laws. That makes it difficult to build a solid case. In fact, many computer crime indictments do not make any sense from a computer science point of view.
In addition to his law degree, attorney Sweeney has a technical background. Working with experts and armed with his own technical expertise, he can demonstrate any flaws in the criminal charges to the court.
We handle a wide variety of computer crimes:
- Wiretapping: It is illegal to record a phone conversation without telling the other person you are doing so. People attempting to catch a spouse or partner admitting to wrongdoing often find themselves facing this criminal charge. We will make sure your rights are protected.
- Identity Theft: Many identity theft cases simply involve obtaining a credit card from a friend or loved one and failing to pay the bill. You may feel as though you are over your head, but we can help you straighten this out.
- “Certain Uses of Computer Services”: Solicitation of a minor online and possession or sale of child pornography are serious offenses. There are detectives throughout New Hampshire who go online attempting to catch potential predators.
If you have been charged with “certain uses of computer services,” you are not the first to be charged in this new are of the law. Our firm understands the how to build a strong defense in both computer crimes and sex offenses.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
As computer crime is such a new area of criminal law, it is hard to know what to expect from your case. We are here to answer your questions and protect your rights. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
Located in Nashua, our offices are open weekly from 9:00 to 5:00. We offer after-hours and off-site appointments as well, including jail visits.
