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Is my fate really in the law's hands?

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Whoops2u

Active Member
I got in trouble recently regarding some computer shenanigans. It was reported to local sheriff's department. I eventually got a detective at my door. He explained that "The only reason we didn't arrest you is because you are a minor." He claims that the FBI was involved and all that. However, he is a county digital forensics detective. He said the worst that can happen to me is my juvenile record, and the least that can happen is absolutely nothing. Normally I would let something like this play out but I have a job and financial life that depends on more professional and adult aspects of life, and not this juvenile discipline BS. I turn 18 in 1 month. Should I keep my 3rd eye open in this situation or is this simply a stern slap on the wrist situation? I was quite literally left on a cliff hanger. The last contact I had with any of this was more than a week ago.
Since many computer crime convictions include a probation/parole condition of not using a computer, I'd keep your 3rd eye open.
 

quincy

Senior Member
Here is a link to Florida's 2018 computer-related crime laws: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0800-0899/0815/0815.html

And here is a link to information on federal cyber crimes: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber

If you previously hacked into your school's computer system - regardless of how the situation was handled at the time and what you have done to redeem yourself since - you will be a natural suspect for police in any other computer crimes committed in your area.

I suggest you watch the YouTube video "Don't Talk to the Police" (linked to below) and I suggest you get to know a criminal defense attorney in your area should you need to contact an attorney in the future.

Good luck.

 
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quincy

Senior Member
The Urban Dictionary definition of leecher: The act of taking without providing anything of substance in return (downloading with no uploads).
 

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