Idaho § 18-2202 - Computer crime
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-2202 — Computer crime, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2202. Computer crime
(1) Any person who knowingly accesses, attempts to access or uses, or attempts to use any computer, computer system, computer network, or any part thereof for the purpose of: devising or executing any scheme or artifice to defraud; obtaining money, property, or services by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises; or committing theft; commits computer crime.
(2) Any person who knowingly and without authorization alters, damages, or destroys any computer, computer system, or computer network described in section 18-2201 , Idaho Code, or any computer software, program, documentation, or data contained in such computer, computer system, or computer network commits computer crime.
(3) Any person who knowingly and without authorization uses, accesses, or attempts to access any computer, computer system, or computer network described in section 18-2201 , Idaho Code, or any computer software, program, documentation or data contained in such computer, computer system, or computer network, commits computer crime.
(4) A violation of the provisions of subsections (1) or (2) of this section shall be a felony. A violation of the provisions of subsection (3) of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
[18-2202, added 1984, ch. 68, sec. 1, p. 130.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-2202
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-2202 cover?
Section 18-2202 ("Computer crime") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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