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Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. Defer all communications to a lawyer. If you can not afford one, then get a public defender if they attempt to prosecute you. It is on them to show logs that prove their accusations. Do not assume they have evidence. You could easily fumble your way into being a scapegoat for someone else if you talk to anyone other than a lawyer.

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> If you can not afford one, then get a public defender if they attempt to prosecute you.

N.B. this will only apply to criminal prosecution. There is no requirement for the government to provide you with counsel for civil cases.

If it does come to that, and you can afford it, I would still suggest a private lawyer. Their win rates are usually better (not that public defender's are bad, I think they're just horribly underfunded and will struggle to give you the amount of their time that you need).

Agreed, public defenders should be a last resort. Criminal and/or civil will depend on what specifically they are being accused of. There are criminal laws pertaining to hacking and unauthorized access.

Thanks, will surely keep this in mind.

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