Fighting Email Interception Charges

Defending Yourself from Charges of

Email Interception

An Internet bookseller, which also operated an Internet communications service, was charged in federal court with intercepting electronic communications and the unauthorized possession of password files.

ACTUAL CASE RESULTS

Defense Considerations

The company faced a maximum penalty of $250,000 on each count of the Information. As part of a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office which was approved by a U.S. District Court Judge, the company agreed to pay a total fine in the amount of $250,000.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Massachusetts State Police. The case was prosecuted by Jeanne M. Kempthorne, Chief of Stern’s Public Corruption and Special Prosecutions Unit.

If you are facing potential email interception charges, it is critical that you use a legal defense team with specific experience and expertise dealing with these types of charges. Call us at any time at (800) 459-2500 for a free, confidential initial consultation. Early intervention is critical to obtaining the best results.


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