Michigan Computer Crimes Laws

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As technology becomes more sophisticated and accessible to the general public, so do the methods used for theft, identity fraud, and other computer crimes. Michigan computer crime laws prohibit the unauthorized access into a computer or network, including the insertion or attachment of code or the destruction of a computer system. The law is relatively broad and covers most instances where a computer is used to commit any kind of crime.

Learn more about Michigan computer crime laws, and cyber crime in general, below. See Computer Crime for more general information about the offense.

Code Section	752.791, et seq.
Mental State Required for Prosecution	Intentionally
Misdemeanor Computer Crimes	If violation involves $200 or less
Felony Computer Crimes	If violation involves more than $1000
Attempt Considered a Crime?	No
Civil Lawsuit Permitted?	No

Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact a Michigan criminal defense attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.

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