New York Student Cyber Crimes Lawyer

New York law has numerous laws which define cyber crimes – many of which are classified as felonies and can result in significant fines and prison terms. For students, being charged with any crime can affect their education now – and the rest of their lives. Even worse, a conviction for any crime can obliterate the future you have worked so hard to pursue.

• New York Computer Crime and Criminal Defense Information Page

If you are a student facing any kind of cyber crimes charge, contact a New York student cyber crimes lawyer to discuss your situation and determine what legal defenses might be available to you. Speak with a distinguished criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. 

New York has specific laws which address internet crimes, cybercrimes, computer crimes, network offenses and many more. More importantly, since most “online” offenses affect people in different states (across state lines), it is very possible that federal law might apply to the charges – which can be significantly harsher than those imposed by New York state.

Some of the most common New York cybercrimes include:

• Unauthorized Use of a Computer
• Computer trespass
• Computer tampering
• Cyber Harassment

According to NY Penal Law Sec. 156.05, the unauthorized use of a computer occurs when someone knowingly uses, causes to be used or accesses a computer, computer network or computer service without proper authorization. It is considered a Class A misdemeanor which can result in spending up to one year in prison and paying substantial fines.

Computer trespass occurs when a person gains unauthorized use of computer, and does so with the intent to commit, attempt or further the commission of another felony offense, or knowingly gains access to computer material. It is considered a Class E felony which can result in spending up to four years in prison and paying substantial fines.

New York student cyber crimes lawyers know that computer tampering can include using, tampering with, altering, or destroying someone else’s computer. There are four degrees of computer tampering crimes which can be classified as misdemeanors or felonies and result in fines of up to $50,000 and spending up to 15 years in prison.

According to NY Penal Law Sec. 240.30, cyberharrassment occurs when a person communicates, anonymously or otherwise, with another person by transmitting or delivering any form of written communication or causes a communication to be initiated by electronic means with the intent to harass, annoy, threaten or alarm that person, that person. It is a Class A misdemeanor which can result in spending up to one year in prison and paying substantial fines.

For students who are under the age of 16, being charged with an online crime may be treated as a juvenile delinquency case and referred to Family court. However, internet crimes are complex and students can be tried as adults in certain situations.

In addition, anyone who has a previous criminal record may be penalized more substantially than first time offenders. A New York student cyber crimes lawyer can explain how these laws work and what defenses apply to specific situations.

Being convicted of a cyber crime in New York can have serious consequences on students and affect them for the rest of their lives. If you have been charged with a student cybercrime, do not hesitate to speak with a New York student cyber crimes lawyer who can examine all of the aspects of your case and advise you of all your legal options.

Do not let your future suffer if there are legal defenses available to you which could have the charges against you dismissed or mitigated through a plea bargain. Contact a student cyber crimes attorney today to discuss your situation.

Call our New York Cybercrime and Computer Crime attorneys at (212) 312-7129 or contact us online today.