Virginia Computer trespass is codified under the Virginia Computer Crimes Act.  A Virginia trespass defense attorney with our firm is experienced in defending clients accused of violations of the Virginia computer trespass statute under the Virginia Computer Crimes Act.

A prosecution for Virginia computer trespass requires proof of the following elements:

1. The use of a computer or computer network;
2. Without authority and with intent to:

a. Remove computer data, computer programs, or computer software from a computer or computer network;
b. Cause a computer to malfunction;
c. Alter or erase any computer data, computer programs, or computer software;
d. Effect the creation or alteration of a financial instrument or of an
electronic transfer of funds;
e. Cause physical injury to the property of another; or
f. Make an unauthorized copy, of computer data, computer programs, or computer software residing in, communicated by, or produced by a
computer or computer network.

Virginia Computer trespass carries severe criminal penalties.  Virginia Computer Trespass is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.  However, if the prosecution can prove that the act of Virginia Computer Trespass was done maliciously and the value of the property damaged is $2,500 or more, the offense of Virginia Computer Trespass is be punishable as a Class 6 felony.

A Virginia computer trespass defense lawyer with our firm is experienced in protecting your freedom if you are accused of Virginia computer trespass.  For additional Virginia Computer Trespass defense information, contact a Computer Trespass Defense attorney.