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Cybercrime Lawyers Sydney
Facing cybercrime charges? Our criminal defence lawyers handle all computer, online fraud, and digital offences under both NSW and Commonwealth law.
30+
Years DV Exp. (Solicitors + Barristers)
13+
NSW Courts
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Types of Cybercrime We Defend
Expert defence for all digital and computer-related criminal charges
Unauthorised Access to Data
Gaining access to data held in a computer or network without authorisation or exceeding authorised access, under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).
Up to 2 years imprisonment (NSW); up to 10 years (Cth for serious offences)
Possible Defences:
- Authorised access
- No intent to commit offence
- Lack of knowledge
- Consent of data owner
Online Fraud / Identity Theft
Using digital means to obtain financial advantage by deception, including phishing, identity theft, and fraudulent online transactions.
Up to 10 years imprisonment for serious fraud
Possible Defences:
- No dishonest intent
- Mistaken identity
- Authorised transactions
- Insufficient evidence of identity
Distribution of Intimate Images
Recording or distributing intimate images without consent under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91Q-91T.
Up to 3 years imprisonment
Possible Defences:
- Consent to distribution
- Image not intimate
- Not the distributor
- Reasonable belief of consent
Telecommunications Offences
Using telecommunications to menace, harass, or cause offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) s 474.
Up to 3 years imprisonment
Possible Defences:
- Communication not menacing
- Reasonable person test
- Not the sender
- Context of communication
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