Mayersohn Law Group represents individuals facing state and federal cyber crime charges throughout Florida, working with digital forensic professionals to challenge electronic evidence, expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and build a defense before the window to act closes.
Cyber crime allegations can unravel your career, your reputation, and your future, often before formal charges are ever filed.
Depending on the allegations, a conviction can mean:
Florida prosecutes computer-related offenses under Chapter 815 of the Florida Statutes, while federal authorities pursue cyber crime allegations under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. 1030) and related federal statutes.
Depending on the allegations, charges may involve unauthorized computer access, computer fraud, identity theft, online financial fraud, cyberstalking, sexual cyberharassment, data theft, business system intrusions, internet fraud schemes, federal hacking allegations, digital extortion, or unauthorized access to workplace systems.
Many cyber crime investigations involve overlapping state and federal jurisdiction depending on the conduct alleged and the systems involved.
Mayersohn Law Group represents clients facing a wide range of state and federal cyber crime allegations throughout Florida, including:
Cyber crime prosecutions depend heavily on digital evidence, forensic interpretation, and technical assumptions made during the investigation, all of which can be challenged.
Depending on the circumstances, potential outcomes may include:
These cases involve extensive electronic evidence, forensic analysis, and investigative procedures that require strategic scrutiny from the very beginning.
Yes. Florida Statute 815.06 makes unauthorized access to a computer system a felony, even if no data was stolen and no damage occurred. The central legal question is often whether the person had authorization, a distinction that is more complicated than it appears and one that defense counsel should analyze carefully before any statements are made.
The CFAA (18 U.S.C. 1030) is a federal law that criminalizes accessing protected computers without authorization or beyond the scope of authorized access. “Protected computers” includes virtually every device connected to the internet. Penalties range from fines to up to 20 years in federal prison depending on the nature of the offense and whether sensitive systems were involved.
Do not speak to agents without an attorney present. FBI cyber crime investigations are thorough and frequently preceded by months of digital record collection before investigators make contact. Call Mayersohn Law Group at 954-765-1900 before any communication with federal investigators.
Yes, and often effectively. Digital evidence depends on proper seizure procedures, an unbroken chain of custody, and sound forensic methodology. Errors at any of these stages can result in suppression of the evidence. Mayersohn Law Group works with qualified digital forensics professionals to independently analyze the government’s evidence in every cyber crime defense.
Cyberstalking under Florida Statute 784.048 involves using electronic communications to repeatedly harass, threaten, or cause substantial emotional distress to another person. A first offense is a first-degree misdemeanor. The charge escalates to a third-degree felony when a prior injunction violation is involved or when the victim is a minor.
Yes. Accessing company systems beyond your authorized scope, even as a current employee, can trigger both CFAA federal charges and Florida state computer crime charges under Chapter 815. Employment context does not automatically create broad authorization, and the line between permitted and unauthorized access is frequently disputed in these cases.
Do not attempt to access accounts, alter data, or communicate with investigators about the investigation. Contact an attorney immediately. Device seizures signal that an active investigation is underway, and how you respond in the hours and days that follow can significantly affect your defense options.
Yes. A felony conviction stemming from a cyber crime charge can result in the loss of professional licenses, bar admission, security clearances, and federal employment eligibility. For non-citizens, a conviction may trigger deportation proceedings or render a person inadmissible. These collateral consequences should be considered as part of any defense strategy from the outset.
