As the world continues to turn online, the legal area covering cyber crime is growing increasingly complex. Our cyber crime solicitors share a wealth of in-depth experience in the field, enabling them to protect both those accused of cyber crime and those who suffer its effects.
Cyber crime solicitors have to be highly technologically literate in order to understand the nuances of each case. This combination of legal and technological expertise can be hard to come by, which is part of what makes our legal service so exemplary.
If you have been charged with internet or cyber crimes, reach out to our team on 0161 234 0020 (Manchester), 0203 053 8625 (London) or 07956 555797 (24 hours) for legal assistance.
What is cyber crime?
Cyber crime is a blanket term that covers all crimes that are committed online. The online world is relatively new, and as a result, the legislation covering online crimes is having to evolve to catch up.
Below are some common examples of cyber crimes:
- Cyber harassment
- Digital copyright infringement
- Interfering with a computer’s functions using malware (such as through viruses, ransomware, or spyware)
- Internet fraud (commonly financial fraud and identity fraud)
- Distributing, making or downloading indecent images
- Hacking computers or networks to gain access unlawfully
- Offences related to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Many of these crimes aren’t solely cyber crimes, and can be committed off of the internet as well as online. How the defence of these crimes is adapted when committed in a digital arena is subtle, and can make a huge difference to how the case plays out.
Online credit card fraud
Cyber fraud is one of the most common online crimes, and credit card fraud is one of the more common fraud related crimes. Credit card fraud generally relates to using stolen credit card information for personal gain. The following are some example crimes
- Taking money from a stolen card, either by purchasing goods directly or by taking out/transferring cash
- Dealing in stolen card details on the dark web
- Engaging in ‘phishing’ attacks, the name used for attempts to get information on an individual and their account via fraudulent emails and websites
While credit card fraud can spill over into the ‘real’ world, it’s also possible that the entire process can play out online. It’s imperative that your solicitor is experienced enough to provide an effective cross disciplinary defence, if it’s necessary.
What we can do to help
If you’ve been charged with a cyber crime, or believe that you will be charged imminently, it’s important that you have a solicitor to advise you through each stage of the process. We can help you by:
- Advising you before and during any interviews under caution
- Applying for bail and minimising financial and reputational harm
- Ensuring the law is applied in a just manner throughout the process
- Making sure that your trial preparation is seamless, and then representing you in court
- Assisting with any appeals, should they be needed.
Have you been charged with a Cyber Crime offence?
Seeking legal representation sooner rather than later can have a massive impact on the direction your case takes. It’s often far more effective to minimise damage in the first place, than to fight a case from the back foot.
Call us now on 0161 234 0020 (Manchester) /0203 053 8625 (London) / 07956 555979 (24 hour), or you can also contact our team at Ashcott Solicitors via our contact form. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.
