Internet Crimes

Internet Crimes Defense Attorney

With the ever expanding popularity of the Internet, more and more people are being charged with Internet crimes. If you have watched Dateline NBC recently, you may have seen the large number of men who were arrested for Internet sex crimes, including solicitation of a minor. In addition to Internet sex crimes there are also crimes of identity theft, fraud and forgery.

As a Tennessee criminal defense lawyer, I follow these and other stories with interest. What makes Internet crimes so unique is the unparalleled opportunity for injustice. All too often, people charged with an Internet crime may be facing criminal penalties for engaging in what they think to be private conversations. The First Amendment protects the right to free speech, but there are, of course, certain limitations.

People on the Internet often make the mistake of thinking that they are surfing through a different and unconnected world of private communication. In reality, police and law enforcement agencies are frequently observing public and private chat rooms and Internet sites to search for the slightest evidence of an Internet sex crime, theft crime, fraud or other crime.

Protect Your Rights

If you are an active user of the Internet, protect your rights by acting with prudence and caution. Assume that your every action is being watched because it very well may be.

If you have been arrested for an alleged Internet crime, contact a criminal defense lawyer who will fight to protect your rights and interests. If you have been charged with an Internet crime, call my Memphis, Tennessee, office to learn more about your rights and options. To schedule a free consultation, call 901-521-4302.