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N.Y. Penal Law § 156.27: Computer tampering in the first 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

§ 156.27 Computer tampering in the first degree.

A person is guilty of computer tampering in the first degree when he

commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and he

intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a

computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount exceeding

fifty thousand dollars.

Computer tampering in the first degree is a class C felony.

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