Internet Criminal Law
Internet Criminal Law
Criminal Defense Lawyer Munich
Attorney for Criminal Law Munich
Specialist Lawyer for Criminal Law Munich
Internet criminal law/cybercrime
Internet criminal law/cybercrime – defense in the digital space
Are you being investigated by law enforcement authorities for a crime committed on the Internet? Then now is not the time for mistakes, but for an experienced specialist lawyer at your side.
The internet is not a legal vacuum – and the investigating authorities know that too. What used to be considered a gray area is now being pursued with great vigor: Whether it’s hate speech on social networks, possession or distribution of illegal content, digital fraud models, or technical manipulation – criminal prosecution in Internet criminal law is professional, internationally networked, and technically well-equipped. Even less serious offenses, such as insults against politicians or alleged incitement of the people in Facebook, Instagram, or X posts, are prosecuted relentlessly.
But you also have rights. And we make sure that these are upheld.
If your premises have been searched, investigations are ongoing, or you have even been charged or issued with a penalty order, swift and targeted action is required. Our specialist criminal lawyers have years of experience in the field of cybercrime – both nationally and internationally. We analyze the investigation files, identify errors in the presentation of evidence, and do everything in our power to protect your rights and your reputation.
- If you are arrested, searched or
summoned – stay calm - Do not comment on the
accusation. - Contact a lawyer immediately
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Internet criminal law
Why should I hire a criminal defense attorney from your law firm specializing in Internet criminal law?
Whether it’s cyber trading, online fraud, fake shops, child pornography, hacker attacks, or hate speech, we will defend you consistently and individually.
Criminal defense Munich – Our law firm offers you:
- Specialization: As specialist lawyers for criminal law in Munich, we work exclusively in criminal law and therefore have a great deal of experience.
- Technical expertise: We work closely with IT forensic experts and specialists to examine even the most complex digital cases.
- Experience with international proceedings: We regularly defend clients in cases with international implications, such as complex call center structures.
- Successful results: From the revocation or suspension of arrest warrants to the pre-trial dismissal of proceedings and
- acquittal or probation, we fight for your rights.
- Discretion and confidentiality: We represent you discreetly, with the necessary tact and tactical foresight.
Often, tiny technical details such as IP addresses, metadata, or the evaluation of temporary storage determine your criminal liability. We know these details. And we know where mistakes are made.
A successful defense in Internet criminal law requires not only experience but also technical know-how and the appropriate connections to IT specialists who are competent and quickly available.
We have defended countless cases in all areas of internet criminal law – whether cases involving so-called hate speech or cases where the details in the expert opinion, which is regularly obtained, are crucial, such as child pornography or youth pornography (date of creation of the file, last access, cache files, and much more).
We have also defended numerous call center operators and employees from Germany and abroad who have a large network of companies and who have been accused of defrauding numerous cyber trading customers of many millions. Particularly in larger corporate networks, intent with regard to criminal fraud is often impossible to prove, and the defense strategy must be focused on this. The responsibility of the individual becomes virtually impossible to pin down.
As lawyers working exclusively in the field of criminal law, we have defended individuals accused of violating internet criminal law for many years. Many of them were initially remanded in custody, but in quite a few cases, the arrest warrant was promptly suspended at our instigation, for example due to a deal with the public prosecutor’s office, and they were even allowed to return to their home country until the trial. In this respect, all possibilities must be exhausted and attention must be paid to all the special features of the case. For example, we succeeded in save a high-ranking call center employee from a 7-year prison sentence by having him placed in a rehabilitation center for alcohol problems after his pretrial detention and subsequently released well before the end of the 7-year period.
As specialist lawyers for criminal law, we are subject to annual continuing education requirements in the field of criminal law. Although these rarely cover topics related to Internet criminal law, we are nevertheless up to date with the latest legal developments.
Whether online fraud, cyberbullying, or illegal content: Internet criminal law is a sensitive field that combines technical know-how with criminal law expertise.
Who do we defend?
Our clients come from a wide variety of backgrounds – and many of them are in conflict with the law for the first time:
- Entrepreneurs, managing directors, shareholders, self-employed persons, IT specialists,
- Private individuals, school pupils, students or influencers,
- Operators, owners or employees of call centers, platforms or trading portals,
- Clients from Germany and abroad.
What penalties do I face?
All of the offences listed are punishable by a fine or imprisonment. The length of the prison sentence depends on the offence in question, the severity of the act, whether the person concerned has a criminal record, and many other factors.
In the case of insult, prison sentences are extremely rare and may only be imposed for up to two years.
In many cases, proceedings can be discontinued at the investigation stage—for example, in the absence of intent, problems with evidence, or as part of a deal with the public prosecutor (Sections 153, 153a StPO).
In cases of fraud, especially when millions are involved, prison sentences are regularly imposed, ranging from one to ten years in cases of gang crime, for example. However, the same applies here: First, proof of the offense must be provided, and we are often able to negotiate suspended sentences for those affected.
Special features of Internet criminal law – complexity and investigative pressure
Investigations in Internet criminal law are often technology-oriented and highly specialized. IP addresses, connection data, server logs, metadata, and digital forensics play a central role. In this regard, we also work with competent IT specialists who can quickly and reliably provide additional expertise for highly complex technical processes.
House searches are often ordered, storage media seized, or accounts frozen. Many clients first learn of the allegations when the police suddenly show up at their door.
We strongly advise against making any statements to the police at such a time. It is essential to engage a criminal defense attorney at an early stage in order to gain access to the investigation file and develop the best defense strategy.
Our defense strategy in Internet criminal law
We focus on tailor-made defense instead of standard solutions. In doing so, we analyze:
- Was the client actually the user of the IP address, or did someone else commit the crime?
- Did a third party gain access to the client’s technical devices?
- Were there technical errors in the data backup or evaluation?
- Were searches and seizures carried out lawfully, or are we filing an appeal against them?
- Was there really intent – or did the client have no knowledge of the procedure at all, or was it an accident?
- Is it possible to have the case dismissed quickly without a trial?
A common outcome of our work: cases are dismissed. Suspended sentences instead of prison sentences. Arrest warrants are revoked.
