Nassau County Sex Crimes Lawyer Discusses Internet Sex Crimes

The Internet has become an important part of our lives and it's easy to overlook the fact that this technology is still a relatively new. The laws that identify crimes on the Internet are also new. Individuals who are using the Internet are sometimes not aware that they are committing a crime, until it is too late. The Office of the Nassau County District Attorney is continually looking for sexual predators. So it is imperative that you are aware if certain types of Internet Crime.

Types of Internet sex crimes:

• Solicitation or enticement of a minor
• Illustrations/graphic caricatures depicting sexual acts
• Downloading or possession of child pornography on computer hard drive
• Distribution of child porn over the Internet
• Child pornography file sharing
• Chat room indecency
• Interstate sexual exploitation

Most serious Internet Sex Crimes are those that involve minors. Downloading or uploading child pornography, using the internet to arrange for sexual contacts with people under the age of consent, or providing "obscene" material to children via email are all examples of Internet Sex Crimes.

New York State Enforcement Agencies are now putting tremendous effort into investigating Internet Sex Crimes. They often share information and work together with other agencies to investigate and even entrap computer users engaged in questionable activity. No criminal charge can ruin your life as quickly as an Internet Sex Charge such as child porn, child rape or solicitation of a minor. Many people don't realize that, not only are these crimes criminal acts within New York State, but they are also Federal crimes. Often there are certain crimes that violate both the state law and federal law and you could be criminally charged in two separate Courts. Often the Federal Law Enforcement Agencies will work together with local county Law Enforcement in sting operations.

Individuals who are charged with an Internet Sex Crime and those who are under suspicion or who are being investigated for committing an Internet Sex Crime need the advice and representation of Attorneys experienced in both State and Federal Criminal Defense.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates are highly skilled Nassau County Criminal Defense Attorneys representing individuals who have been charged with Internet Sex Crimes. If you are in need of a Lawyer, call us immediately at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We offer free consultations with an Experienced Nassau County Sex Crimes Attorney for those charged with Internet and Computer Sex Crimes. We can meet you in our locations throught NYC and on Long Island.