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

N.Y. Penal Law § 156.25

Type
Statute
Source
New York Penal Law
Jurisdiction
New York
Current through
Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 156.25 Computer tampering in the third degree.

Citator

N.Y. Penal Law § 156.25 — Computer tampering in the third degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 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.