St. Louis Internet Crimes Defense Attorney
Could an e-mail sent to an old girlfriend be used as evidence against you in a stalking case? Were your text messages interpreted incorrectly, initiating a harassment case against you? Communications over e-mail, text messages, Facebook and other electronic means have new meanings. These communications could be used against you in the prosecution of cyberstalking charges.
If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with an Internet crime, such as cyberstalking, or if you suspect a pending investigation against you, time is of the essence. Talk with an experienced Internet crimes defense lawyer to ensure your rights are not impinged. Contact the Law Offices of Carla J. Zolman, for skilled legal advice in Missouri.
Cyberstalking ∙ Internet Stalking ∙ Online Harassment
Regulations over Internet commerce and electronic communications are constantly changing. Internet activity involving harassing messages on MySpace that led to a teenage girl's suicide influenced Missouri lawmakers to expand stalking and harassment laws to include Internet communications, such as e-mail, and other electronic communications.
Under Missouri's new cyberstalking and harassment law, electronic communication that is intended to inflict emotional distress or does cause distress on another can result in criminal charges. Further, adults who stalk or harass a child through electronic communications can face felony charges.
Attorney David Betz, an associate of the Law Offices of Carla J. Zolman, focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal defense representation, particularly first-time offenders. Many people who are charged with cyberstalking have never faced law enforcement before and may not have realized the conduct was illegal. We help these clients understand the law and prepare them for what is ahead in the criminal justice system. We use our extensive experience to challenge probable cause for search warrants and challenge the integrity of the evidence.
Whether you are facing allegations involving cyberstalking or criminal charges involving Internet harassment crimes, discuss your rights and defense strategy with an experienced criminal law attorney at our St. Louis law firm. Call 866-780-9435 or contact us online.
