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Virginia Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | 18.2-152.1, et seq. |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Intentionally |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Computer fraud with value of property or services less than $200, class 1 misdemeanor; Computer trespass is class 3 misdemeanor; if damages $2,500 or more, then class 1; computer invasion of privacy is class 1; theft of computer services is class 1; personal trespass by computer done unlawfully but not maliciously is class 1; computer harassment is class 1 |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Computer fraud with value of property or services obtained $200 or more, class 5 felony; computer trespass with damages $2,500 or more caused by malicious act, class 6; Personal trespass by computer done maliciously is class 3 |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | Yes |
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