Over the past decade, legislators across North Dakota and Minnesota have made internet sex crimes much more serious in the eyes of the law. This means that, if you're accused of or arrested for committing a sex crime, then you are much more likely to face serious...
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Can violating a protection order count as an Internet crime?
Countless victims of domestic violence file for restraining orders or protection orders against their abusers every year in North Dakota, as well as the rest of the country. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence is...
Determining whether spam is a crime or just a pain
As we’ve touched on in previous posts, the Internet has provided opportunities for legitimate business, as well as fraud, in ways never before seen. The result has been a number of laws quickly drawn up to protect those victimized by Internet crime. It is also...
Serious penalties often await computer hackers
In today’s high-tech world, there are many opportunities for people to engage in technological crime, from cyberstalking to phishing to identity theft. Computer hacking is also widely known as a crime. Some North Dakota residents, however, may not realize that a...
Is catfishing an Internet crime?
You might be surprised to realize the Internet has been around for a couple of decades already. However, many laws surrounding Internet activity are still changing and evolving in every state, including North Dakota. Internet crime is an aspect of illegal activity...
Internet crimes and questionable conduct
For as popular as the Internet is, guidelines concerning legal and illegal Internet activity are relatively unknown to many people. The fact of the matter is that some people do not understand that what they are doing is actually illegal unless or until they are...
Concerns and confusion over what constitutes child pornography
In order for any North Dakota state or federal law to really serve in the best interests of the public, that statute must be clearly defined and enforceable. Not only must legal guidelines account for victims’ rights and protections but they must also safeguard...
What kind of behavior constitutes cyberstalking?
Given the continually evolving nature of the Internet and cyber communications, many people find themselves grappling with issues like online etiquette and personal space. It can be increasingly difficult to recognize when online interactions are inappropriate unless...
Luring of minors as a sex offense in North Dakota
Increasing numbers of people are on the Internet, and some use the platform to reach out to other people they do not know. Although people may feel that the Internet, cellphones and other types of electronic media provide a degree of anonymity to their actions, when...
Can teenagers be charged with a crime for sexting?
North Dakota residents whose teenage children have been arrested after sexting incidents may have questions about why their children are facing charges. While most criminal codes do not address sexting, it is possible that teenagers under 18 may be accused of child...