LEGAL TREATMENT OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

This article seeks to provide a brief analysis of the legal treatment given to crimes committed in the virtual environment. Such a study of the topic is of relevant importance, considering that the internet is a network that, increasingly, connects people from all over the world. This fact contributes to cybercrimes occurring more and more frequently, producing victims all over the planet. This work's main objective is to make a brief analysis of the topic, defining the concept of virtuais crimes, highlighting the main crimes currently committed on the internet, and the legal treatment given to cyber criminals, highlighting the evolution of Brazilian criminal legislation regarding the accountability of these criminals, as well as the competence to judge related crimes. To this end, consultations were carried out on doctrines, jurisprudence, criminal and civil and procedural legislation, as well as internet articles and legal blogs. Furthermore, through this, knowledge is sought about some virtual crimes, warning about prevention and the possibility of holding cybercriminals accountable.