There are many factors to consider when choosing a computer crime lawyer. One of the first things that should be examined before deciding on a computer crime lawyer is the trial history and work record of the computer crime lawyer being considered. Does he or she have a good track record of winning cases? Are there many positive reviews about his or her work ethic? Once you establish this, it will bring more confidence in speaking with the computer crime lawyer in question.
A good cybercrime lawyer must first be able to understand and name the specific crime with which the suspect is being charged. If the person in question has charges of "computer fraud" brought against them, or if the client is prosecuted for "computer fraud", the cybercrime lawyer must be aware of what kind of fraud it is. Does the case involve credit card fraud, hacking into one's personal bank account via the Internet, etc.?
They must also understand what the client's rights are. The computer crime lawyer will allow the client to know what information is best to disclose and for which facts they have privacy rights. This may help prevent the client from saying too much or too little.
It is also beneficial for the lawyer to be computer savvy. Perhaps if he/she knows how to use a computer from the inside out, this could help identify the possibility that charges were brought up in error against their client. If there was a technical glitch in the computer or maybe the client was unaware of the consequences of a certain action, this can help to better shed light on the client's side of the story and it may allow the court to sympathize with their predicament.
Also, take into consideration the costs of hiring a cybercrime lawyer. Many times, a cybercrime lawyer can be provided by the State. However, some prefer to pay lawyers fees in order to have an experienced lawyer and increase their chances of winning the case.
An experienced cybercrime lawyer will also seek out forensic experts in computer science to help strengthen the case against the defendant/prosecution. An expert will help the defendant/prosecution increase the chance that they are in fact innocent/guilty.
