18 Pa. C.S. § 7615

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 7615 - Computer trespass
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of computer trespass if he knowingly and without authority or in excess of given authority uses a computer or computer network with the intent to:
(1) temporarily or permanently remove computer data, computer programs or computer software from a computer or computer network;
(2) cause a computer to malfunction, regardless of the amount of time the malfunction persists;
(3) alter or erase any computer data, computer programs or computer software;
(4) effect the creation or alteration of a financial instrument or of an electronic transfer of funds; or
(5) cause physical injury to the property of another.
(b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.

18 Pa.C.S. § 7615

2002, Dec. 16, P.L. 1953, No. 226, § 3, effective in 60 days.