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What’s the most serious form of computer crime in CO?

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the most serious form of a computer

crime would be anytime you find yourself

charged in federal court because Federal

sentences are usually much harsher than

State sentences federal crimes are much

more thoroughly investigated because the

federal government has a lot more

resources than the state has the federal

government tends to

prosecute cases like oh hacking

government computers or hacking the

computer of maybe a former employer

because that that affects interstate

commerce which then gives the federal

court jurisdiction to prosecute that

case and it’s much more serious to be

charged in federal court than it is in

state courts so when there’s one of

these investigations going on to the

extent we can insert ourselves in the

investigation with the people who are

doing the investigation the

investigative law enforcement agents if

it’s certain that charges are going to

be filed we always try and push it

towards State Court prosecution as

opposed to a federal court prosecution

because the results and the outcome can

be better if we push it into State Court

Denver, CO criminal defense attorney David Lindsey discusses the most serious form of computer crime in CO. He explains that the most severe type of computer crime is when you face charges in federal court. Federal sentences are typically more severe than state sentences, as the federal government has greater resources for thorough investigations. The federal government focuses on prosecuting cases involving hacking of government computers or unauthorized access to the computer systems of former employers, as these actions affect interstate commerce, giving federal courts jurisdiction. Being charged in federal court carries more significant consequences compared to state courts. Therefore, when we become involved in such investigations, we strive to engage with the law enforcement agents conducting the investigation. If it becomes evident that charges will be filed, we always endeavor to have the case prosecuted in state court rather than federal court. This strategic approach aims to achieve better results and outcomes for our clients.

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