Harry RedwoodCriminal defence barrister · Auckland
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Practice area

Cybercrime

Cybercrime offending is an increasingly significant area of criminal law in New Zealand, covering conduct such as unauthorised computer access, online fraud, harmful digital communications, and offending involving the misuse of digital devices and online platforms.

Harry Redwood is a criminal defence barrister based in Auckland with experience defending clients facing charges connected to computer and online offending.

Types of charges

  • Accessing a computer system for a dishonest purpose
  • Unauthorised access to a computer system
  • Damaging or interfering with computer systems
  • Online fraud and deception offences
  • Charges under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015

Key issues in cybercrime cases

Cybercrime prosecutions often depend heavily on digital forensic evidence including device analysis, IP address and metadata evidence, and the interpretation of digital communications. Establishing who was actually responsible for particular online conduct, and whether access or communications were genuinely unauthorised or dishonest, are frequently central issues.

Why specialised advice matters

Digital evidence can be complex and, in some cases, open to more than one interpretation. Early legal advice allows this evidence to be properly reviewed and, where appropriate, independently examined, to ensure the case against you is fully understood and properly tested.

Get in touch

If you are facing a charge connected to computer or online offending, contact Harry for a confidential consultation.

This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Every case depends on its own facts. Harry practises exclusively in criminal defence.

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