JKR Law

Embezzlement | Identity Theft | White Collar Crimes

Computer crimes encompass a range of unlawful acts to property and persons involving computers, computer networks and the internet. Often, cyber crimes are divided into two categories:

1. Crimes which target computers networks or devices directly

• Hacking or Cracking (using programs and programming ability with malicious intent or to gain unauthorized access to a network or computer)
• Virii (creating and disseminating harmful computer programs)
• Malware (malicious code)

2. Crimes which use computer networks or the devices but the target is not the computer network or device

• Cyber Theft (including online credit card and identity theft)
• Online Solicitation of a Minor/Child Pornography
• Cyber Harassment and Stalking (harassment and stalking done through email, chat rooms or through other online venues)
• Cyber Terrorism
• Piracy of Software

Because there are no state boundaries on the Internet, crimes committed using the Internet is not necessarily limited to a single state.

Penalties vary for these types of crimes and can include:

• Large fines
• House arrest
• Probation
• Imprisonment

How We Can Help

The law offices of Jeffrey Rubenstein are well-versed in federal and California state procedures and laws regarding internet crimes. If you are charged with a cyber crime it is essential to get an experienced criminal defense attorney involved in your case as early as possible. The Office of JKR Law is on your side and awaiting your call (310)477-2100 for a free case evaluation.