{"id":69,"date":"2023-07-26T00:56:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2024-01-22T21:51:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T04:51:10","slug":"fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Worth Internet Crime Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fort-Worth-Criminal-Attorney-Cole-Paschall-Law-Criminal-Defense-Attorney.webp\" alt=\"Fort Worth Internet Crime Lawyer\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" style=\"width:280px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The internet has made life better in many ways, but it\u2019s also opened up a wide array of <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-assault-lawyer\/types-and-charges\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"700\">crimes and criminal charges<\/a> that didn\u2019t exist prior to its invention. Internet crimes are becoming increasingly common and not all of the ways that you can get into legal trouble online are obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the past few years, both the Federal and Texas state governments have cracked down on internet crimes. In addition to being stricter about prosecuting crimes, the respective legislatures have passed new legislation. Things that were legal before are now&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">illegal<\/a>. This can be trouble if you\u2019re not aware of the laws. You might not even realize you are committing crimes. If you find yourself accused of an internet crime, the cards are stacked against you, but you do have rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By working with a<a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/\">\u00a0Fort Worth internet crime lawyer<\/a>, you can improve your chances of beating the charges. You don\u2019t need to handle the FBI or local authorities on your own. With the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/\">Cole Paschall Law<\/a>, you can fight for a fair outcome. You might even be able to overcome the charges or get a lesser sentence for the crime.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#What_is_an_Internet_Crime\" title=\"What is an Internet Crime?\">What is an Internet Crime?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#1_Possession_of_Child_Pornography\" title=\"1. Possession of Child Pornography\">1. Possession of Child Pornography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#2_Solicitation_of_a_Minor_Online\" title=\"2. Solicitation of a Minor Online\">2. Solicitation of a Minor Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#3_Online_Impersonation\" title=\"3. Online Impersonation\">3. Online Impersonation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#4_Breaching_Computer_Security\" title=\"4. Breaching Computer Security\">4. Breaching Computer Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#5_Invasive_Visual_Recording\" title=\"5. Invasive Visual Recording\">5. Invasive Visual Recording<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#6_Interfering_With_Electronic_Access\" title=\"6. Interfering With Electronic Access\">6. Interfering With Electronic Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#7_Data_Tampering\" title=\"7. Data Tampering\">7. Data Tampering<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#What_Should_You_Do_if_Youre_Charged_With_an_Internet_Crime\" title=\"What Should You Do if You\u2019re Charged With an Internet Crime?\">What Should You Do if You\u2019re Charged With an Internet Crime?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-internet-crime-lawyer\/#Schedule_a_Free_Case_Evaluation_With_an_Experienced_Fort_Worth_Internet_Crime_Lawyer\" title=\"Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With an Experienced Fort Worth Internet Crime Lawyer\">Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With an Experienced Fort Worth Internet Crime Lawyer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Internet_Crime\"><\/span>What is an Internet Crime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internet crimes<\/a> come in multiple forms. Typically, the crime involves a misuse of the internet. For instance, the following are common examples of cybercrime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Possession_of_Child_Pornography\"><\/span>1. Possession of Child Pornography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This crime involves having visual material of a minor under 18 who is exhibiting any kind of sexual behavior. However, for this to be a crime, you must knowingly or intentionally be in possession of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Solicitation_of_a_Minor_Online\"><\/span>2. Solicitation of a Minor Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a sexual conversation online with a minor under the age of 17, you may be guilty of a crime. The same is true of soliciting sexual conduct or <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/penal-code\/penal-sect-33-021\/#:~:text=distributes%20sexually%20explicit%20material%20to%20a%20minor.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sending sexual material to a minor.<\/a> As long as there is an intent to commit a sexual offense, the situation is considered illegal and there is often a wealth of digital evidence against the accused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be on a computer to be guilty of this crime. If you have a sexual conversation over email or text messaging, you could also face charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Online_Impersonation\"><\/span>3. Online Impersonation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/penal-code\/penal-sect-33-07\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online impersonation<\/a> can result in criminal charges. For instance, you cannot use the name of another individual to make a web page. You also can\u2019t send or post social media messages under another person\u2019s name. The same is true of email or text messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Breaching_Computer_Security\"><\/span>4. Breaching Computer Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you access someone\u2019s computer without their consent, you are committing a crime. According to federal law, you cannot access their computer, network, or computer system without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Invasive_Visual_Recording\"><\/span>5. Invasive Visual Recording<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The law prohibits you from recording, broadcasting, or sending a visual image of a person in a bathroom or changing room. However, you are allowed to do so with their consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Interfering_With_Electronic_Access\"><\/span>6. Interfering With Electronic Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This internet crime involves stopping or interrupting network or computer system access. Much like with invasive visual recording, this act is only a crime if there is no consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Data_Tampering\"><\/span>7. Data Tampering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By changing data on a computer, network, or system, you could be committing a crime. This crime can only be charged if the tampering is deceptive and done with malicious intent and for no legitimate business purpose. For instance, some individuals tamper with data to introduce ransomware to a computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Do_if_Youre_Charged_With_an_Internet_Crime\"><\/span>What Should You Do if You\u2019re Charged With an Internet Crime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If law enforcement accuses you of an internet crime, you should immediately <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"288\">contact a lawyer<\/a>. You should avoid making any statements or signing any paperwork before you speak with an attorney. The things you say and do could hurt your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be able to beat the charges. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/our-attorneys\/\">attorney<\/a> will review your situation and tell you about your options for defending yourself in court. Here are some possible defenses to the accusations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The crime occurred on a device used by other people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone hacked your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There isn\u2019t enough evidence to show you committed the act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The police violated your rights by failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/resources\/when-do-the-police-need-a-warrant-to-make-an-arrest\/\">obtain a proper warrant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By working with an attorney, you may be able to beat your charges or get them reduced. A <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-assault-lawyer\/family-violence\/\">Fort Worth internet crime lawyer<\/a> can research your case and come up with an effective defense strategy. With the testimony of computer experts and other effective defense strategies, your lawyer can get the charges dismissed or negotiate a plea bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_a_Free_Case_Evaluation_With_an_Experienced_Fort_Worth_Internet_Crime_Lawyer\"><\/span>Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With an Experienced Fort Worth Internet Crime Lawyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crime rate in Fort Worth is 3,776 per 100,000 people. While not all of the local crimes are internet-related, many are. If you\u2019re one of the many individuals in the area accused of a crime, <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/contact\/\">contact us at Cole Paschall Law<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/\">Fort Worth criminal defense attorney<\/a> can represent you in your fight for justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The internet has made life better in many ways, but it\u2019s also opened up a wide array of crimes and criminal charges that didn\u2019t exist prior to its invention. Internet crimes are becoming increasingly common and not all of the ways that you can get into legal trouble online are obvious. 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