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Nebraska Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | 28-1343, et seq. |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Intentionally |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Commission of unauthorized computer access in a manner that creates risk to public health/safety is class I misdemeanor; commission of unauthorized computer access in a manner that compromises the security of data is class II misdemeanor; unlawfully accessing computer to obtain confidential public info is class II misdemeanor; second or subsequent offense is a class I misdemeanor; accessing without authorization or exceeding authorization is class V misdemeanor; second or subsequent offense is class II |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Access with intent to deprive or obtain property/services is a class IV felony; if value of property/services is $1,000 or more, then class III felony; access and damage, disruption, or distribution of destructive computer program, then class IV felony; if losses with a value of $1,000 or more, then class III felony; if causes grave risk of causing death, then class IV felony |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | No |
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