§ 156.27

Computer tampering in the first degree

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

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A person is guilty of computer tampering in the first degree when he commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount exceeding fifty thousand dollars.

Computer tampering in the first degree is a .

Simplified explanation

Computer tampering in the first degree is fourth-degree computer tampering that intentionally alters or destroys computer data or programs causing over $50,000 in damages; it is a class C felony.