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Industrial Espionage

When people think about spying and espionage, they usually think about things like James Bond or national security. When they picture espionage, they picture an agent of one country giving or selling secrets to another country.

Even though most people picture espionage occurring on a national level between national governments, espionage does not always have to be that way. Espionage can also occur between or among businesses. In fact such espionage, called industrial espionage or corporate espionage, has been a serious problem in the United States. A number of companies have been involved in spying on other companies to get their secrets.

People may think that corporate espionage is some high-tech, high-flying thing. In fact, most industrial espionage is very simple. People leave doors unlocked, computers unattended, and documents easily accessible. Someone can easily access such sources and not need to do anything complicated.

Additionally, when people think of industrial espionage they usually imagine important documents. But industrial espionage can also take place when e-mails, planners and schedules, telephone records, and transaction receipts, for example, are obtained. These small documents provide hints as to what is going on within a business.

In the United States, corporate espionage is a serious offense. Penalties of industrial espionage can include jail times, fines, and house confinement with a tracking collar.

Speak with a Denton Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been accused or charged with corporate and industrial spying, contact the Denton criminal defense lawyers of Alexander & Associates by calling 1-972-420-6560.