Newport Beach Computer Crimes Attorneys
At the office of Stokke & Riddet, we take an aggressive approach on behalf of all of our clients. We will conduct a full investigation of the facts and evidence in your case, looking at how police and prosecutors gathered their information. We will try to identify any procedural irregularities or loopholes that we can exploit to help reduce the charges against you or obtain a dismissal/acquittal.
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated* attorneys Allan H. Stokke and James D. Riddet bring more than 80 years of combined criminal defense experience to every case we handle. Both are certified as criminal law specialists by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization and have been listed in the Best Lawyers in America. We have also been selected for inclusion in Los Angeles Super Lawyers and are the only two criminal defense lawyers who were selected among the top 50 lawyers of Orange County.
Both state and federal prosecutors are focusing on computer crimes as a result of the increase in technology. Defense of such crimes is different than the defense of many other criminal offenses, because the defense often involves a close examination by an expert in computers to determine what was actually on the computer and whether or not there is evidence of access, knowledge and intent. In many instances, police and prosecutors assume access and knowledge even though the examination of the computer does not support such a finding. When the forensics examination by our experts reveals a lack of access, intent or knowledge, we bring those facts to the attention of prosecutors in an effort to obtain a dismissal of the charges.
Our Internet Crimes Defense
Allan H. Stokke and James D. Riddet have represented many individuals who have been charged with a computer crime. We know the experts who can best assist the defense of such cases, and we are familiar with the legal principles that apply to such cases and in particular what the prosecution must prove in order to prevail. We raise a host of legal issues to defeat computer crimes charges including technical defenses, search and seizure issues and the sufficiency of evidence to establish, access, knowledge and intent.
We know that it is important when a person is under investigation with a computer crime to act quickly to assemble evidence that will assist in defeating the charges. We have counseled and advised many people under investigation for a computer crime. During such an investigation, we have contacted prosecutors to provide them with evidence showing a lack of access, knowledge and intent. Such contact may well result in a decision by a prosecutor not to file criminal charges.
If an individual is already charged with a computer crime, we act quickly to assemble the evidence we need. It is important, once charges are filed, to aggressively demand that the prosecutor provide us with all the evidence in their possession, and if they refuse to file motions with the court seeking an order for full disclosure.
Because of our experience, we know how to take the necessary steps to help you secure release on bail.
Contact Our Office
We offer a free initial consultation to every client. To set up a meeting with one of our experienced Orange County internet crimes attorneys, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 714-662-2400.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Phone: 714-662-2400
Fax: 714-662-2444
Stokke & Riddet
3 Macarthur Place
Suite 750
Santa Ana, CA 92707-6073
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