At one point during the notorious Jodi Arias trial, seven of the top trending topics in the United States on social media site, Twitter were related to the case. Additionally, “Nancy Grace” and “Jodi Arias” were two of the top ten topics tweeted across the world. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Twitter, a topic is defined by a “hashtag” (e.g. #JodiArias). Though not all criminal trials are followed as widely as Jodi Arias’, the effect that social media may have on future cases is concerning. For instance, some passionate followers of the Arias murder trial have been
Archive for the ‘Internet Crimes’ Category
Be Careful What You Post Online! Yelp Reviewers Sued for Defamation
13 December 2012 by jacksonwhite | Computer Crimes, Criminal Damage, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Trespassing, Defamation, Fraud, Internet Crimes, Theft Crimes, White Collar Crime | No CommentsAre you one of the many thousands of U.S. consumers who actively research restaurants and other companies before you decide where to spend your money? Review sites like Yelp and Angie’s List are prime examples of Internet destinations that aid American spenders in finding the best food, doctors, contractors, salons, and other services. According to a paper written by Michael Luca, assistant professor of Business at Harvard Business School, an increase of just one star on Yelp can increase restaurant sales by 5-9%. If you are a consistent contributor to review sites, be careful what you say—while freedom of speech
Spying on Your Spouse Can Get You in Trouble with the Law
12 December 2012 by jacksonwhite | Computer Crimes, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Harassment, Internet Crimes, Stalking | No CommentsAn interesting topic, which intersects both criminal and family law, has attorneys and prosecutors wondering how privacy laws function in the context of marriage. The Wall Street Journal recently débuted an article about men who have been charged with violating the federal Wiretap Act, stalking, and invasion of privacy after they took intense measures to keep tabs on their wives. The Wiretap Act protects the privacy of oral, electronic, and wire communications. This includes any transfer of signals, writings, data, signs, sounds, intelligence, or images of any kind that are transmitted partially or whole by a radio, wire, photo-optical, photo-electronic,
Be Careful what you Say on Facebook, It could be a Crime!
29 November 2012 by jacksonwhite | Computer Crimes, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Felony Crimes, Internet Crimes, Retaliation | No CommentsA 30-year-old woman in Texas, Melissa Walthall, is facing felony retaliation charges after she posted a photograph of an undercover police officer on Facebook. One of Walthall’s friends told officers that a photograph of a man had appeared on her Facebook newsfeed with the label, “Undercover Mesquite Narcotics” along with the caption, “Anyone know this b&*%$#.” When questioned by police, Walthall explained that she had seen the man’s photograph on a flyer and posted it because “her friend was upset with the officer’s testimony on drug charges.” Though Walthall refused to give her friend’s name, a search led authorities to
Computer Tampering Laws in Arizona
23 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | Computer Crimes, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Felony Crimes, Internet Crimes | No CommentsComputer hacking may not seem like a serious crime in comparison to others dangerous acts, but illegally accessing a computer system with the intent to alter, destroy, or damage it can have very real and damaging consequences for both victim and criminal. The punishments for computer crimes in Arizona range from a class 6 felony up to a class 3 felony. Arizona Revised Statute 13-2316 defines computer tampering as: A.R.S. § 13-2316 A. An individual who acts without permission or goes beyond authorized use commits computer tampering when the individual: Accesses, alters, damages, or destroys a computer system with the
Cybercriminals Seize Olympic Opportunity
31 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Fraud, Internet Crimes, White Collar Crime | No CommentsIt is estimated that more than one billion people will be tuned into the 2012 Olympic Games—on televisions, PCs, tablets, and mobile devices. To a cybercriminal, that equates to a huge opportunity. With so many people searching for similar information, Internet criminals are able to target a much larger population of people. And because of how integrated social media and technology are in this year’s games, Internet users are more at risk than ever before. There are several tactics that cybercriminals are expected to employ during the games: Viruses & Malware Applications: Olympic related pop-ups and advertisements; don’t click on
What is considered as an Internet Crime, and how are they punished in Arizona?
17 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Do I need an attorney?, Internet Crimes | No CommentsInternet crimes can carry severe punishments in Arizona. While there are numerous crimes that can be committed with computers and networks, the following list contains some of the most frequent and serious types of Internet crimes: Identity Theft Spamming Credit Card Fraud Illegal Downloading Computer Hacking Cyber Stalking Computer Crimes Against a Child Internet Sex Crimes Internet Threats Generally speaking, Internet crimes usually involve one or more of the following elements: The crime directly targeted a computer network, device, or system. The crime was enabled through a computer network, device, or system where the primary target was independent of the
Dangerous Crimes against Children in Phoenix, AZ
23 February 2012 by jacksonwhite | Child Molestation, Child Pornography, Crimes Against Children, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Offenses, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes | No CommentsAccording to ARS § 13-705, a ‘dangerous crime against children’ can refer to any of the following actions committed against a minor who is under the age of fifteen:
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