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Internet Predator Law

I have a friend that was recently arrested during a predator sting. He is known for being a computer technician and has alibi's for 3 of the 4 days that he was supposedly online. He recently had more charges added to his case for a small number of pictures that were on hard drives that were found in his home. He, being a technician, believes that the hard drives aren't his and knows that the information on the hard drives do not belong to him. Also, he did a lot of file transfers for other people with the computers that he owns. In court, I do not believe they would be able to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the one responsible based on this information. I would like to know what you believe will happen, or of anything that may help him. Thanks


Asked on 6/19/08, 1:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Marvin Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C.

Re: Internet Predator Law

I don't practice in the criminal field. All I know is that your friend needs to retain the best defense lawyer he can find, and listen to his lawyer's advice. Period.

This is going to sound smart-ass, sorry, but it needs to be said. That lawyer will tell him that he doesn't need well-intentioned friends posting details about his case on the Internet. He, and you, shouldn't be talking with ANYONE about the case.

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Answered on 6/19/08, 8:58 am
Roger Traversa Arjont Group (Law Office of Roger Traversa)

Re: Internet Predator Law

You asked about a person arrested.

I agree wholeheartedly with my colleague's comments. It is not implausible that your posting could be traced back by a zealous prosecutor and your comments could be used in the case as statements against interest..

If he doesn't have an attorney then he needs one ASAP.

Roger

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Answered on 6/19/08, 1:31 pm


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