Category Archives: Computer Crimes
Crimes of Moral Turpitude in New York: Can You Be Deported?
A criminal conviction can be a devastating consequence for anyone, but non-citizens face an even greater risk when it comes to being deported. Under immigration law, crimes of moral turpitude in New York can lead to immediate removal proceedings. Understanding what does and doesn’t qualify…
What Are Your Rights if The Federal Government Wants to Search or Seize Your Computers?
Federal law enforcement may want to search your computer’s contents at some point if you’re under investigation for cybercrime. Computer evidence might be valuable for prosecuting many other crimes as well. So, it’s essential to understand what your rights are if the federal government wants…
Cryptocurrency and Wire Fraud: What You Need to Know
Cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise, and the Department of Justice is devoting a lot of resources to stopping it. While some argue over how cryptocurrency should be classified, the DOJ isn’t waiting. As reported in Reuters , they’re using the federal wire fraud statute…
How a New York Lawyer Defends Against Identity Theft Charges
It’s easy to get wrongfully accused of identity theft. Just ask the victims of identity theft that got accused of it when they tried to report it. When that happens, you’ll need an experienced NYC identity theft attorney with a solid defense strategy. Since identity…
3 Myths About White Collar Crime
White collar crime costs society $1 trillion every year. It is the most common form of crime, far more common than violent crime, and yet is widely misunderstood. Indeed, many people believe that it’s extremely rare. In part, it’s misunderstood because it’s so arcane. As…
Could a Cyber-Crime Result in a Murder Charge?
This October, PBS reported on a ransomware attack that hit a county health hospital in Wisconsin. “Campbell County Health reported systemwide crippling of their computers that affected its flagship hospital and nearly 20 clinics located in the city of Gillette. For eight hours, the hospital’s…
What is Criminal Copyright Infringement?
While even a single pirated movie or software package could result in civil penalties, it usually takes a lot more to spark a criminal copyright case. That’s not to say you shouldn’t take these seriously. When the FBI takes notice of intellectual property violations they…
How Should You Define Cyber Terrorism?
Our team at Koch Law has a particular focus on defending cybercrimes, including cyber identity theft, computer fraud, cyber warfare, DDOS attacks, and cyber terrorism. Unlike many traditional practice areas of criminal law, for example, assault or murder, the exact definition of many cybercrimes is…
How Do You Know Your Cybercrime Lawyer Has Enough Experience?
here are hundreds, if not thousands, of qualified criminal lawyers in the State of New York. These private defense lawyers handle theft charges, DWI cases, and even allegations of sexual abuse on a regular basis. While defense to any criminal offense requires a substantial amount…
Searching Cell Phones: When Can the Police Search Your Devices?
Last month, we wrote an in-depth blog post on searches of your home and other personal property. This sparked a lot of conversation around searches, warrants, and when law enforcement is permitted to search your property. While the law around searching your home might be…
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