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Legal analysis and insights on federal cybercrime defense. Browse our archive of articles covering computer fraud, identity theft, and internet crimes.

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Case #CF-2025-B608File Date: 2025.01.24

Federal Crimes

HIPAA Violations and Criminal Prosecution: Defending Healthcare Data Breach Cases

Healthcare professionals facing HIPAA violation charges need specialized defense. Understanding when civil violations become criminal and effective defense strategies is essential for medical professionals.

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Case #CF-2025-6147File Date: 2025.01.20

Internet Fraud

GDPR and US Criminal Law: When International Data Privacy Violations Lead to Prosecution

International data privacy regulations can intersect with US criminal law in complex ways. Understanding these jurisdictional issues is crucial for businesses and individuals operating globally.

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Case #CF-2024-D5EFFile Date: 2024.12.28

Internet Fraud

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Violations: Criminal Liability and Defense

California's strict privacy law includes criminal penalties for certain violations. Understanding the threshold between civil and criminal liability helps businesses and individuals protect themselves.

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Case #CF-2024-7904File Date: 2024.12.27

Internet Fraud

Real Estate Wire Fraud: Defending Against Email-Based Property Scam Allegations

Real estate wire fraud has exploded in recent years, leading to aggressive federal prosecutions. Understanding how these cases are investigated and prosecuted is essential for effective defense.

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Case #CF-2024-986DFile Date: 2024.12.23

Federal Crimes

Defending Against AI-Generated Evidence: Legal Challenges in the Age of Deepfakes

As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, deepfake technology poses unprecedented challenges for criminal defense. Learn how courts are handling AI-generated evidence and what defense strategies are emerging to challenge potentially fabricated digital evidence.

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Case #CF-2024-0B0DFile Date: 2024.12.20

Internet Fraud

Romance Scam Allegations: Federal Defense Strategies for Online Dating Fraud Cases

Romance scam prosecutions often involve multiple federal charges. Understanding the evidence prosecutors use and effective defense strategies can significantly impact case outcomes.

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Case #CF-2024-C154File Date: 2024.12.15

Internet Fraud

Tech Support Scam Defense: Fighting Federal Fraud Charges in Call Center Cases

Federal prosecutors aggressively pursue tech support scam operations. Understanding how these complex multi-defendant cases work is crucial for anyone facing charges.

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Case #CF-2024-06A2File Date: 2024.12.14

Child Exploitation

Can AI-Generated Images Lead to Child Exploitation Charges? Understanding the Legal Gray Areas

The emergence of AI image generators has created complex legal questions around synthetic content. Federal prosecutors are increasingly pursuing charges for AI-generated illegal content. Understanding your rights and defense options is critical.

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Case #CF-2024-578AFile Date: 2024.12.05

Internet Fraud

Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges: Defense Strategies for Bitcoin and Digital Asset Cases

Federal prosecutors are aggressively targeting cryptocurrency-related crimes including fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Understanding blockchain forensics and effective defense strategies is essential for anyone facing digital currency charges.

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Case #CF-2024-17ECFile Date: 2024.12.01

Constitutional Law

TikTok Evidence in Criminal Cases: How Short Videos Become Prosecution Tools

Prosecutors increasingly use TikTok and other short-form video content as evidence. Understanding how to challenge authenticity and context of social media evidence is critical.

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Case #CF-2024-F65EFile Date: 2024.11.27

Constitutional Law

Instagram DMs as Evidence: Privacy Rights and Criminal Prosecution

Private messages on Instagram and other platforms frequently appear in criminal cases. Understanding how prosecutors obtain this evidence and available challenges is essential.

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Case #CF-2024-D4E9File Date: 2024.11.14

Constitutional Law

Twitter/X Threats and Criminal Charges: First Amendment Defenses in Social Media Cases

Threatening posts on social media can lead to serious criminal charges. Understanding the line between protected speech and criminal threats is crucial for defense.

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