NY State — NY Penal Law

§ 156.25 — Computer tampering in the third degree

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What is NY PL § 156.25?

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A person is guilty of computer tampering in the third degree when he commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and: 1. he does so with an intent to commit or attempt to commit or further the commission of any felony; or 2.

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§ 156.25 Computer tampering in the third degree

PL § 156.25

§ 156.25 Computer tampering in the third degree.

A person is guilty of computer tampering in the third degree when he commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and:

1.he does so with an intent to commit or attempt to commit or further the commission of any felony; or

2.he has been previously convicted of any crime under this article or subdivision eleven of section 165.15 of this chapter; or

3.he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer material; or

4.he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount exceeding one thousand dollars; or

5.he intentionally enters or alters in any manner or destroys computer material indicating that a person did or did not receive a vaccination against COVID-19.

Computer tampering in the third degree is a class E felony.

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