| At
the Law Office of Michael S. Rothman, we defend individuals,
organizations, and corporations accused of crimes or
activities that may have been committed over the Internet,
throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. If
you have been accused of such a crime, much is at stake
so it is important to act quickly. These matters involve
complicated issues regarding proof, evidence, and possession.
The sooner you can act to gather and secure evidence
on your behalf, the stronger your defense.
For a free
consultation in our Rockville law office, please call
301-251-9660 or contact
me online. We believe that anyone accused of an
Internet sex crime - regardless of age, race or sexual
orientation - deserves to have their rights fully protected.
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Internet
Sex Crimes
The number
of incidents involving Internet sex crimes has grown
tremendously over the last few years. This has occurred
for a number of reasons: not only are more people using
the Internet, but law enforcement and private organizations
have become more active and vigilant in these areas.
Since the late 1990s, our law office has handled many
cases involving:
- Distribution
or manufacture of pornography
- Online
solicitation of a minor or someone believed to be
a minor
- Internet
fraud
- Distribution
of unlawful images or content over the Internet
- Wrongful
classifications on the Sex Offender Registry
An individual
convicted of any of these crimes faces tough penalties
that may include mandatory sex offender registration,
large fines and lengthy prison time. With so much at
stake, any individual accused of any one of these crimes
deserves a defense. As a skilled criminal
defense attorney, my office conducts a complete
investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding
the allegations. It is our goal to examine all potential
defenses and explanations in order to build the strongest
case for clients. Just because you have been charged
with such a crime does not automatically translate into
a conviction. Please take the time to call our office
for an initial consultation. These cases are complicated
and often involve difficult issues of proof and evidence.
Were You
Targeted?
As technology
changes, so do the tactics used by law enforcement.
Our office prides itself on remaining current on the
methods and technology that state and federal authorities
use to target individuals suspected of committing of
Internet sex crimes. The following are examples of situations
in which someone may be wrongly accused of an Internet
sex crime:
- A computer
hard drive may contain evidence of child pornography,
but it may have been accessed by someone other than
the computer owner.
- Some Web
sites install malicious software onto a user's computer
without them knowing. This software may contain illegal
sexual content.
- Images
may have been traded on a peer-to-peer network, leading
to charges of distribution without client's knowledge.
- Police
officers pose as minors trying to lure adults into
chat rooms to discuss activities or exchange files.
There are many ways to protect yourself or defend
yourself against such "entrapment."
Contact
a Maryland Defense Attorney
If you have
been accused of an Internet sex crime, contact
me as soon as possible. In a free consultation
we can explain your options and begin the process of
protecting your rights. |
