In the eyes of the law, there is little – if any – distinction to be made between a sex crime which is committed online and one which is committed in person. Charges such as attempted chatroom luring, pandering of obscenity and child exploitation or child pornography over the Internet are serious and can carry sentences of up to 20 years in prison and registration for life as a sexual offender. If you have been accused of an Internet sex crime, the impulse to defend yourself can be overwhelming. South Jersey sex crimes defense lawyers say it is best to place your faith in the hands of a professional.
A successful defense of a sex crime charge requires not only knowledge of the relevant federal and state laws, but also a solid grasp of computer science and considerable tech savviness. Police will confiscate a computer hard drive or laptop at the time of an arrest, but their forensic analysis of your computer files and online browsing history often fail to tell the whole story. Adult pornography can be inadvertently shared with a minor online if the minor misrepresents their true age. Illegal child pornography can be accidently downloaded while trying to download perfectly legal adult pornography. Moreover, third parties with access to your computer can use your unique, individual Internet Protocol address to access illegal materials online, making it look as though you have committed a crime when in fact you have not.
According to South Jersey criminal lawyers, cases of mistaken identity and false accusations are not altogether uncommon in the context of an Internet sex crime case. Yet another cause for concern is the practice by law enforcement personnel of entrapping defendants. The police, posing as a minor, frequent chat rooms and other social media sites in order to entice other users to commit a crime. A qualified sex crimes defense lawyer can establish when entrapment has occurred, as well as work to exclude other evidence gleaned from your computer from ever being introduced at trial.
South Jersey Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers at the Law Offices of Agre & St. John Represent Internet Sex Crime Defendants
If you have been accused of committing a sex crime over the Internet, avoid the temptation to defend yourself against the charges. South Jersey criminal lawyers at the Law Offices of Agre & St. John will work aggressively to restore your reputation, and work tirelessly to ensure your freedom. We proudly serve clients in Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, Salem County and Cumberland County at our offices in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Contact us online or call 856-428-7797 to schedule your free consultation with our qualified team of South Jersey sex crimes defense lawyers today.
