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Pennsylvania Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | Tit. 18 §7601, et seq. |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Intentionally and knowingly |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Unlawful transmission of e-mail is misdemeanor of 3rd degree; unless causes damage of $2,500 or more, then misdemeanor of 1st degree. |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Unlawful use, disruption of service, theft, unlawful duplication, trespass and distribution of virus are felonies of 3rd degree. |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | No |
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