§ 156.20

Computer tampering in the fourth degree

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

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A person is guilty of computer tampering in the fourth degree when he or she uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer service, or computer network without authorization and he or she intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program of another person.

Computer tampering in the fourth degree is a .

Simplified explanation

Computer tampering in the fourth degree is using or accessing a computer without authorization and intentionally altering or destroying another person's computer data or program; it is a class A misdemeanor.