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Mississippi Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | 97-45-1, et seq. Note: Section does not specifically classify crimes listed as either felony or misdemeanor. Offenses listed in misdemeanor or felony columns are based on the levels of punishments imposed rather than by explicit classification |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Intentionally |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Access; any of the following, causing damages less than $100: interfere with use; alter, damage or destroy hard/software; traffic in passwords |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Access plus scheme to defraud; any of the following, causing damages greater than $100: interfere with use; alter, damage or destroy hard/software; traffic in passwords |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | No |
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