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N.Y. Penal Law § 156.25: Computer tampering in the third degree

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title J. Offenses Involving Theft
  4. Article 156. Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms

§ 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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