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Wisconsin Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | 943.70 |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Willfully, knowingly |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Offenses against computer data and programs class A misdemeanor; offenses against computers, computer equipment and supplies is class A misdemeanor |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Offenses against computer data and programs is if offense is to defraud or obtain property, class I; if damage greater than $2500 or act causes interruption or impairment of govt operations or public utility or service, class D; if offense creates risk of death or bodily harm to another, class F; offense against computer, computer equipment or supplies is class I if offense is done to defraud or obtain property; class H if damage is under $2500; and class F if act creates risk of death or bodily harm to another |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | Aggrieved party may sue for injunctive relief |
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