Wisconsin Computer & Internet Crime Defense Lawyers

Computer and internet crimes involve some of the most technically complex evidence in the criminal system: IP addresses, device forensics, metadata, and recovered files. Prosecutors treat these cases aggressively, but the underlying evidence is frequently more uncertain than it appears — an IP address is not a person, and a file on a device is not proof of who put it there, or whether a specific person knew it existed.

At Strang Bradley, we defend people across Wisconsin accused of computer and internet offenses. We understand the technology behind the allegations and work to expose the gaps, assumptions, and any unconstitutional searches.

Computer Crimes We Defend

• Unauthorized access to computer systems and data (hacking)
• Identity theft and unauthorized use of personal identifying information
• Online fraud and phishing schemes
• Possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material
• Online solicitation, enticement, and ‘sting’ cases
• Cyberstalking and electronic harassment
• Damage to or unauthorized modification of computer data

How We Defend Computer Crime Cases

• Challenging whether the State can tie you, specifically, to the device or account
• Independent digital forensic review of how files were created, accessed, or transferred
• Showing that malware, shared networks, or other users could be responsible
• Suppressing evidence from warrantless or overbroad searches of devices and accounts
• Scrutinizing the methods used to collect and preserve digital evidence

Why Digital Evidence Demands Scrutiny

An IP address identifies a connection, not a person, and IP addresses are routinely shared, spoofed, or dynamically reassigned. Files can be downloaded and automatically cached without a user’s knowledge, or placed on a device by someone else. The way investigators collect, image, and analyze digital evidence can introduce errors or violate the Fourth Amendment. We bring in qualified forensic expertise to test the State’s technical claims rather than accept them at face value.

What to Do If You’ve Been Charged

• Do not consent to a search of your devices or online accounts without speaking to an attorney first.
• Do not try to explain the situation to investigators; let your attorney handle it.
• Preserve information about who else had access to your devices and networks.
• Contact a defense attorney experienced with digital evidence right away.

Why Choose Strang Bradley for Your Computer Crime Case

Computer crime cases are won by lawyers who understand both the law and the technology. Our attorneys know how to challenge the State’s digital forensics, work with expert examiners, and confront the constitutional problems that frequently arise when investigators seize and search devices.