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Internet Crimes 

Chicago Defense Lawyers - Internet Crime Charges in Illinois and Indiana

Child Pornography • Internet Crimes • Fraud • Identity Theft • Piracy

Many defendants in Internet crime cases don't realize the serious legal consequences of their actions. What your teenaged son may consider a prank - harmlessly hacking into another computer or file sharing - could trigger a criminal investigation. What you may consider a perfectly legal, private matter - looking at pornographic images - could result in criminal charges of child pornography.

eBay Fraud
Reduced to Misdemeanor Conviction Avoided

Police seized computers and related hardware from our client and the state prosecutor alleged dozens of eBay theft by fraud charges. Our client was charged with fraudulent eBay sales of computers. The defense team at Wigell & Associates negotiated court supervision on an amended misdemeanor theft charge, which results in no criminal conviction. The internet criminal charge can be expunged at a later date.

Wigell & Associates defends people charged with Internet crime in Illinois and Indiana state courts and in federal courts nationwide.

More Victories.

If you're facing criminal charges for an Internet crime, the defense attorneys at Wigell & Associates are here to protect you. Contact our Chicago law office by e-mail or call (708) 481-4800 (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297.

State and Federal Internet Crime Charges

Congress has set aside millions of dollars specifically to investigate and prosecute Internet crimes. For federal Internet crimes, the penalty can be as much as ten years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, or a combination of prison time and a fine. A felony conviction can ruin your prospects for future employment.

Computer and Internet crimes that the defense team at Wigell & Associates defends against include:

  • Internet fraud
  • eBay fraud
  • Identity theft
  • Creation and transmission of computer viruses
  • Piracy and illegal file sharing
  • Computer tampering
  • Computer hacking
  • Copyright infringement of music, videos, and computer software
  • Solicitation of a minor for the purpose of sexual activity
  • Possession of child pornography
  • Other computer-related sex crimes

Don't Give Up Hope

Our defense attorneys will investigate all the facts of your case and examine all of the evidence thoroughly. We work with internationally recognized computer experts, including former FBI computer experts, who can aid us in your defense.

Our defense team fights vigorously not only to help you avoid jail time, but when possible, to avoid any conviction that could result in a black mark on your future. As attorneys, we are nonjudgmental. The only things we care about are you and your rights under the law.

Learn more about Internet crimes.

Free Initial Consultation: Contact an Illinois Internet crimes defense attorney at Wigell & Associates. We try Internet crime cases in the Northern District of Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois, but have the capability to handle cases nationwide. Call (708) 481-4800 or (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297.

Wigell & Associates represents clients in greater Chicagoland and northwest Indiana, including all of Cook County, Will County, DuPage County and Kankakee County in Illinois, and Lake County and Porter County in Indiana. We defend clients in Chicago, Chicago Heights, Orland Park, Palos Heights, New Lenox, Kankakee, Crown Point, Calumet City, Hammond, Plainfield, Joliet, Lansing, Wheaton, and Frankfort. We represent people in Illinois and Indiana state and federal courts in Chicago, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Skokie, Joliet, Hammond, Kankakee, and Crown Point. Our federal court representation is nationwide and we have defended clients from Texas, New York, and Los Angeles.

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