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Connecticut Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | 53a-250, et seq. |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Knowingly |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Class A misdemeanor: when unauthorized access to computer systems or theft computer services or interruption of computer services or misuse of computer system info or destruction of computer equipment and total damage exceeds $500; class B misdemeanor: same computer crimes and damages $500 or less |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Class B felony: when he/she commits same offenses listed above and damage exceeds $10,000; class C felony: ditto and damage exceeds $5,000; class D felony: ditto and damage exceeds $1,000 or reckless conduct creates risk of physical injury |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | Yes |
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