Frequently Asked Questions

Presented by a Los Angeles Internet Crimes Defense Attorney

What are the first steps your firm will take in charges involving internet crimes?

A Los Angeles internet crimes defense lawyer at our firm will begin building an effective defense strategy as early as possible, obtaining witnesses and evidence supporting your defense, and protecting your rights against aggressive police procedures. Our on-site private investigator, who has years of experience, can immediately get witness interviews and testimony which can help our defense work.

Does your firm contact the DA before court?

One of the most important steps in your defense is to have a Los Angeles internet crimes defense attorney from our legal team contact the prosecutor's office and law enforcement. We will do this before charges have been filed against you. In many cases, through this step we are able to get cases dropped or charges reduced despite an arrest. We have been successful in this in more than 100 cases.

What internet crime cases do you handle?

Our firm handles any and all criminal cases pertaining to internet or computer crimes, including those at both the state and federal level. These range from child pornography possession and distribution to hacking, cyber stalking, various types of fraud, and more.

Will the case be dismissed if the complaining party decides to drop the charges?

Not necessarily. Once law enforcement presents its case to the prosecutor's office, the prosecutor will review it to determine whether or not to file charges and what those charges will be, based on the evidence presented.

What happens after charges are filed?

You will be required to appear in court at an arraignment, where you will be advised of the charges filed against you. You will be asked how you plead and your Los Angeles internet crimes defense lawyer will be able to obtain the police reports and the criminal complaint. A preliminary hearing date will be set at this time.

What if the police violated my constitutional rights?

If any police misconduct occurred, any evidence obtained in that manner may be excluded from the case. Your defense attorney will determine if that happened and will act appropriately on your behalf by submitting motions to the judge which will exclude that evidence.

Will your firm submit evidence of mitigation to the court on my behalf?

Your Los Angeles internet crimes defense attorney will always present mitigating and exonerating evidence on your behalf in an effort to humanize you to the court and to demonstrate that the charges against you do not represent your daily behavior or character. We work zealously on your behalf to explain that few people's entire lives are defined by what brings them to the attention of the courts.

What if I am an immigrant without U.S. citizenship?

A criminal conviction may lead to deportation. It is crucial that you have a competent defense attorney working on your case to avoid a conviction.

Do I have to pay the entire lawyer retainer fee up front?

Our firm can work out payment arrangements, based on how serious the case is and how much legal work will be necessary to defend you.

Contact a Los Angeles Internet Crimes Defense Attorney at our firm today for further information and assistance with criminal charges involving internet or computer crimes in Los Angeles.