Washington § 9A.90.040 - Computer trespass in the first degree.

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§ 9A.90.040. Computer trespass in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of computer trespass in the first degree if the person, without authorization, intentionally gains access to a computer system or electronic database of another; and
(a) The access is made with the intent to commit another crime in violation of a state law not included in this chapter; or
(b) The violation involves a computer or database maintained by a government agency.
(2) Computer trespass in the first degree is a class C felony.
[ 2016 c 164 s 4.]

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