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Rhode Island Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | 11-52-1, et seq. |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Purposefully, intentionally; knowingly |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Theft of data or services valued under $500; cyberstalking |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Access of computer for fraudulent purposes; intentional access, alteration, damage, or destruction; computer theft with a value over $500; use if false information and tampering with computer source documents |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | Yes |
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