Virginia Computer Trespass Lawyer
A Virginia computer trespass attorney with our firm is experienced in Virginia computer trespass issues.  In Virginia, computer trespass is codified under the Virginia Computer Trespass Statute (Va. Code § 18.2-152.4). Virginia computer trespass is defined as the use a computer to make a copy of computer data without authorization.  Computer trespass creates both civil and criminal liability.  The assistance of a Virginia computer trespass and cyber crime law  attorney is essential to protecting your rights.

In Virginia, computer trespass can also occur in the form of trespass to chattels.  Virginia computer trespass to chattels is contact with a computer network without authorization causing injury to the plaintiff.

Virginia Courts have decided important cases regarding computer trespass.  For example, in AOL v. IMS, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that the unauthorized mailing of unsolicited bulk e-mail may constitute a trespass to chattels under Virginia law.  In AOL v. LCGM, the Court held that to the extent that multitudinous electronic mailings demand the disk space and drain the processing power of computer equipment, those resources are not available to serve other subscribers. Therefore, the value of that equipment is diminished even though it is not physically damaged by defendants’ conduct, and an action for computer trespass is appropriate.

Our Virginia computer trespass attorneys are experienced in interpreting and applying the Virginia computer trespass statutes and case decisions.  Whether you are a victim of computer trespass in Virginia or are accused of computer trespass or trespass to computer chattels, our Virginia computer trespass attorneys can provide  assistance.