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§ 7615. Computer trespass

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and OffensesEffective: February 14, 2003

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Article G. Miscellaneous Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 76. Computer Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter B. Hacking and Similar Offenses
Effective: February 14, 2003
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7615
§ 7615. Computer trespass
Currentness
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of computer trespass if he knowingly and without authority or in excess of given authority uses a computer or computer network with the intent to:
(1) temporarily or permanently remove computer data, computer programs or computer software from a computer or computer network;
(2) cause a computer to malfunction, regardless of the amount of time the malfunction persists;
(3) alter or erase any computer data, computer programs or computer software;
(4) effect the creation or alteration of a financial instrument or of an electronic transfer of funds; or
(5) cause physical injury to the property of another.
(b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.

Credits

2002, Dec. 16, P.L. 1953, No. 226, § 3, effective in 60 days.
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7615, PA ST 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7615
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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