Have you been accused of possession of illegal pornography? Here’s what to know. Being accused of possession of illegal pornography is a frightening experience. If you’ve been accused of this crime, you must understand your legal rights and what the best course of action is for your particular situation. You must contact a criminal defense […]
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Is sexting illegal? Here’s what you should know. You might have heard the term “sexting” before, but you might not be entirely sure what it is. What is Sexting? Sexting is defined as the act of sending sexually explicit messages or images electronically, typically between mobile phones. It can also refer to any sexual message […]
There is a big difference between possessing pornographic material and distributing pornographic material. Distributing pornography is a serious crime that can lead to severe penalties, including jail time. Possessing pornography, on the other hand, is not necessarily a crime. Although it may be considered one if the possession is found to be part of a […]
Can a child get in trouble for sending dirty pictures? Here’s what you need to know. Child pornography is any image that depicts a minor engaged in sexual activity or that is sexually suggestive. Sharing such images is a crime in many jurisdictions and can result in severe penalties, including jail time. Surveys show nearly […]
What can you do if you’re accused of possessing illegal porn? There’s no denying that people intentionally seeking illegal pornographic materials, much of which features minors, deserve to face legal consequences. But what about people who accidentally end up in possession of illegal pornography? Modern technology allows for the simple and rapid exchange of all […]
Is Sharing Your Passwords a Crime? Have you ever shared a password with a friend or relative? You aren’t alone. With the increase in streaming video and other online sources of entertainment that require a membership, people across the country are sharing their account information so friends and loved ones can access paid content. Only […]
Hiring a computer repair service can lead to criminal charges. Looking at questionable material can lead you into a number of scary scenarios. And in many cases, people intentionally search for content they know they shouldn’t be viewing but the temptation is too great, even though doing so can get them in trouble. What makes […]
Ask the average person on the street about entrapment and he or she will likely reply it is illegal and something law enforcement is not able to do, even to a known criminal. Unfortunately, the question of what is and is not entrapment is rarely considered until a person becomes the target of the practice. […]
2016 was a busy year for cyber criminals and nobody expects things to slow down in the near future. What were some of this year’s most common crimes? 1. Many of the cyber crimes committed in 2016 involved ransomware. Often, ransomware was used by less experienced cyber criminals to restrict access to data and demand […]
The election has made Wikileaks a popular topic in the news lately, but exactly what Wikileaks is and how its actions can possibly be legal has many confused. Many people think Wikileaks is a group of hackers or an organization that hacks emails, but it is actually more complicated than that. Furthermore, if the average […]
