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Sex Crimes and Search Warrants

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Search Warrants and File Sharing Programs

Have you been accused of using the Internet to download, upload, or otherwise transmit child pornography or perform other illegal sex crimes?

State and federal agencies can use search warrants to confiscate your personal computer. From there, they can readily access your e-mails and credit card purchase information, secure your IP address, and then search your home and downloaded internet files. Unfortunately, even if you do not own the confiscated computer or even if the illegal media isn't yours, you may still be arrested and subject to criminal charges until the situation can be resolved.

If this has happened to you, it is extremely important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. At Hark & Hark, we provide clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey with the non-judgmental, aggressive defense they deserve. We have defended these cases for more than 15 years and are prepared to mount a significant and meaningful defense no matter the situation.

Stop Searching. Start Calling. Were you arrested for possession of child pornography or another Internet sex crime? Are you in fear of being arrested? Call our 24-hour criminal defense hotline at 1-877-4-HARK-LAW (1-877-442-7552) to learn more about your defense options.

File Sharing Programs and Internet Crimes

If you have downloaded a file sharing program — such as Limewire or Kazaa — an outside "hacker" may be able to access your computer and download/transmit illegal pornographic images without your knowledge.

Prosecutors are not always inclined to accept this explanation, and will often pursue both possession and distribution charges. They consider the simple act of clicking a mouse to authorize downloading/file sharing from your computer to be an "intentional act of distribution."

Fighting the Charges Against You · Defending Your Future

Both federal and state prosecutors aggressively pursue Internet sex crime cases. So do we. We are not intimidated by police or prosecutors. In fact, we are committed to finding answers to the following important questions: answers that can make a significant difference in your defense.

  • The person viewing the images: Were the images and the computer yours? Who else lives in your house?
  • The illegal images/messages the police officers found: Are the images authentic? Do you have multiple copies of the same image?
  • The officer's conduct: Did the officers properly obtain the search warrant? Were you properly warned of your Miranda Rights? Did they improperly find the images on your computer?
  • Your network: Do you have a secure network? Was someone else using your wireless router to access these images?

Contact us at 1-877-4-HARK-LAW (1-877-442-7552) for a free initial consultation. We offer reasonable rates and payment plans, and accept major credit cards.

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