Category Archives: Interstate Crimes
Federal Computer-Related Crimes under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) began to take shape in the 1980s as computers became more widely used and susceptible to hacking and other criminal activity, and is now widely used in prosecuting federal crimes involving computers, or “cyber crimes”. The CFAA does not cover every type of illegal activity that can… Read More »
Common Types of Interstate Crimes
There are numerous types of crimes that can be charged as a federal offense. One of these categories involves interstate crimes. When a crime crosses state lines, it becomes a federal matter for prosecution. Federal cases are quite different than state ones, which is why you need a skilled attorney who is qualified to… Read More »