§ 156.10

Computer trespass

Class E felony Cyber, Privacy & Communications Art. 156 · Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms

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A person is guilty of computer trespass when he or she knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer service, or computer network without authorization and:

1. he or she does so with an intent to commit or attempt to commit or further the commission of any ; or

2. he or she thereby knowingly gains access to computer material.

Computer trespass is a .

Simplified explanation

Computer trespass is knowingly using or accessing a computer without authorization either to commit or further a felony or thereby knowingly gaining access to computer material; it is a class E felony.