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Kentucky Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | 434.840, et seq. |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Knowingly, intentionally |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Unlawful access to a computer in 2nd degree is class A; unlawful access in 4th degree is a class B misdemeanor |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Unlawful access to computer in 1st degree, class C felony; misuse of computer info is a class C felony; unlawful access in 2nd degree is a class D felony |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | Yes |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | No |
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