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VIRGINIA COMPUTER CRIMES

In Virginia, computer crimes are codified under the Virginia Computer Crimes Act. Some Virginia computer crimes include:

* SPAM/ Unsolicited or bulk electronic mail – In Virginia, criminal transmission of SPAM email occurs when someone uses a computer to forge email transmission information or distributes software primarily for that purpose.
* Computer Trespass- In Virginia, computer trespass is unauthorized use of a computer or computer network to remove data or computer software, alter or erase data or software, transfer funds, or make an unauthorized copy of data or software.
* Computer Invasion of Privacy
* Computer Fraud – In Virginia, computer fraud is using a computer without authority to obtain property or services by false pretenses, embezzle or commit larceny.
* Computer Embezzlement
* Theft of Computer Services
* Use of a Computer as an Instrument of Forgery.

Access device fraud charges, whether in the Eastern District of Virginia, Southern District of Texas, the Arkansas Federal Courts, or any other Federal Court, can result in a felony conviction. The charges may carry up to 10 years in a Federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00. The main statute utilized for this type of prosecution is 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1029.

When it comes to the defense of computer and Internet crime cases, we provide you not only with the legal skills and knowledge necessary of a criminal defense lawyer, but also with the understanding of the technical aspects involved with Internet crime charges: Some recent cyber crime defense cases where we have assisted our clients [...]