Dallas Computer Fraud Attorney
Federal criminal charges of computer fraud may include a range of illegal activities such as the following:
- Accessing a computer without permission
- Knowingly causing transmission of information without authorization on a protected computer, such as a government computer
- Trafficking passwords with the intent of extorting money
- Computer hacking
If you have been accused of using a computer to commit ID fraud or accessing pass codes for the purpose of causing harm to someone, we strongly urge you to contact attorney John Teakell. Mr. Teakell is available to conduct a preliminary case analysis and make recommendations on how best to begin defending yourself or your enterprise in light of computer fraud allegations. We have reached successful resolutions for many individuals facing white collar crimes.
Statewide Representation in Computer Fraud Defense Cases
The Law Office of John R. Teakell serves Texans charged with white collar crimes including computer fraud. Attorney Teakell is a former federal prosecutor and experienced defense lawyer who understands how to find weaknesses in the government's case, such as the following:
- Insufficient evidence
- Mitigating facts or circumstances
- Illegally obtained evidence
- Law enforcement misconduct
- Investigation misconduct
Call or e-mail the law firm to learn how Mr. Teakell's experience and dedication can bring the legal protection that you need in the face of computer fraud charges. Enlist the same tools that the prosecution will use to build your own defense, including employment of computer forensic specialists. Challenge the prosecution to present a clear and compelling case or drop charges altogether.
18 U.S.C. §1030 Computer Fraud (selections): Whoever (1) knowingly accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access, and by means of such conduct obtains information that has been determined by the United States Government pursuant to an Executive order or statute to require protection against unauthorized disclosure for reasons of national defense or foreign relations . . . . (2) intentionally accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access, and thereby obtains information contained in a financial record of a financial institution, or of a card issuer . . . (3) intentionally, without authorization to access any computer of a department or agency of the United States, accesses such a computer of that department or agency that is exclusively for the use of the Government of the United States . . . (4) knowingly and with intent to defraud, accesses a protected computer without authorization . . .(5) intentionally accesses a protected computer without authorization . . . shall be punished . . . . .
