Archives for: May 3rd, 2019

Colorado Computer Crime Penalties — How Serious Are They?
May 3
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Internet Crimes

If you wanted to fly under the radar and commit computer crimes, you’d think you wouldn’t use the crazy Wingdings font. However, that’s exactly what a Denver Sheriff Department Deputy did — and now he’s facing felony charges.

Back in December 2017, the deputy allegedly forged orders in order to get paid time off from work. The forgery went on for about a year, until a staff member noticed the use of the Wingdings font and other irregularities in the [...]

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Can My Google Searches be Used Against Me?
Apr 6
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Criminal Defense

You know the drill. “Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”

Even if you’ve never been arrested, you’ve probably heard the Miranda rights in movies or TV shows. But your words aren’t the only thing that can be used to incriminate you. Your searches, emails, accounts, and other activity onlin could be uncovered and used against you as well.

Under US law, certain government agencies, administrative agencies, and courts are allowed to [...]

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