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Computer Crimes Attorneys in South Carolina

Fighting Computer Crime Allegations in South Carolina

In the age of digital technology, the resources available are more advanced than ever, the investigation and prosecution of internet and computer crimes is a key focus for local law enforcement.

Computer crimes commonly targeted for investigation and prosecution include:

In addition to having your computer seized and searched, youย will beย faced withย hefty finesย and possible jail time, making it essential that youย retain an attorney who has the resources and the experience necessary to aggressively defend your case and protect your legal rights.

What is Considered a Computer Crime?

A computer crime is when a person intentionally, maliciously, andย without permissionย or for an un-authorizedย purpose:

  • directly or indirectly accesses or causes to be accessed a computer, computer system, or computer network, with the purpose of:
    • planning or carrying out a schemeย to defraud
    • obtaining money, property or servicesย through the use of fraudulent practices,
    • committing any other crime
  • contaminates, alters, damages, destroys or modifies in any way a computer, computer system, network, software, programs or theย data within.

Computer Crime Offense Classifications

Computer crime offense classificationsย in South Carolina are determined by the monetary amount of damages in in question, either gained by the accused or lost by the victim.

  • A first degree computer crime offense in South Carolina has monetary damagesย of more thanย $10,000.
  • A secondย degree computer crime offense in South Carolina has monetary damagesย of more than $1,000 or a max of $10,000.
  • Aย third degreeย computer crime offense in South Carolina has monetary damages of less than $1,000.

*Please note that each computer, computer system, or computer network involved or affected by this violation is a separate charge.

Penalties for Computer Crime Offenses

  • First Degree: A person convicted of a first degree computer crime offense is guilty of a felony and faces a max ย fine of $50,000, and a max of 5 years in jail, or both.
  • Secondย Degree: A person convicted of a second degree computer crime offense is guilty of a misdemeanor;
    • First Offense:ย Fined a max of $10,000, and a max 1 year jail sentence, or both.
    • Second or Subsequent Offense:ย Fined a maxย ofย $20,000, and a max 2 year jail sentence, or both
  • Third Degree:ย A person convicted of a third degree computer crime offense is guilty of a misdemeanor;
    • First Offense:ย Fined a max of $200, orย a max 30 dayย jail sentence.
    • Second or Subsequent Offense:ย Fined a maxย ofย $2,000, max 2 year jail sentence, or both

Despite the advancements in technology, getting arrested for a computer crime does not mean that you are guilty, and there are a number of defenses available to defend your case.

If you have been arrested and charged with an internet crime, contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC today for a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case including possible defenses to help you avoid fines and jail time.ย ย We offer flexible payment options and accept Visa and Mastercard.

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