Internet Harassment and Computer Stalking Defense Law Firm in Pennsylvania
While Pennsylvania law does not specifically have a statute against Internet stalking, or cyberstalking, it does have laws concerning harassment and stalking through the use of communicative devices generally that can apply to such situations. Local and state law enforcement officers will look for any type of repeated behavior that can lend itself to be defined as a "course of conduct," from repeated, unwanted communications to tracing or tracking an individual's movements. Moreover, illegal use of another's password to gain access to email or other computer based accounts, monitoring of electronic communications and other computer related activity may result in charges under sections of the crimes code such as unlawful use of computer, computer trespass or perhaps even the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act. The increasing availability of tracking of individuals through GPS on smart phones and other devices — often done illegally with the assistance of software available on the Internet — raises new issues and concerns for prosecution.
If you have been accused of Internet stalking, computer harassment, or cyberstalking, it is important to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. At Joyce & Bittner, our legal team has more than 50 years of combined legal experience protecting the rights of the accused, including extensive experience in defense of computer crime charges. We know what it takes to prepare a thorough defense, perform an in-depth investigation and fight for you at all stages of the criminal process.
Contact our Pittsburgh Internet stalking defense attorneys online or call 412-567-1229 or toll free at 866-471-9566 to schedule your free consultation. We will discuss your situation in depth and determine how we can best help you.
Using Computer Forensics to Defend Against Internet Stalking Allegations
The key to any solid defense strategy involving Internet stalking or any other Internet crime is to have a skilled computer forensics expert as a resource. The prosecution must prove that it was you taking the actions described in the charges against you. Many times it is presumed that evidence on a computer but still be proven to be attributable to a particular individual, most often the owner of the computer. We will have our forensics expert identify and evaluate all of the evidence against you to determine if there is incriminating issues of concern, or if there are any signs of computer hacking or other misidentification defense we can raise in your case.
Contact Our Pennsylvania Cyberstalking Defense Attorneys
When you need an experienced defense attorney to protect you against Internet stalking charges, contact our Pittsburgh-based criminal defense law firm. We are standing by and ready to assist you, 24 hours a day.
