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Nevada Computer Crimes Laws

We are all constantly using computers these days, from laptops to tablets to smartphones, it seems we're constantly connected. We do everything from email to online shopping and banking and stock trading via the Internet. So it’s no wonder criminals are using computers, too.

From annoying spam and invasive viruses to hackers and identity theft, there's virtually no end to the ways criminals can use computers. Indeed, these criminals often target us from continents away and may do so without our knowledge. So how do we keep our computers, our personal information, and most importantly ourselves safe from computer crime?

Luckily, Nevada has strict laws on the books to help protect its citizens from online theft or fraud. This is a brief summary of computer crimes laws in Nevada.

Computer Crimes

Most of us have heard of "hacking,” whether on TV or in books. But that's just one aspect of criminal computer use outlawed by state laws that identify and prohibit offenses collectively called "computer crimes." These laws can cover everything from damaging a computer system and spam operations to hacking into a secure network.

Computer Crime Laws in Nevada

The following table outlines Nevada’s computer crime statutes.

Code Section 205.473, et seq.
Mental State Required for Prosecution Knowingly, willfully
Misdemeanor Computer Crimes Unlawful access is a misdemeanor as well as unlawful interference with or denial if access or use
Felony Computer Crimes Unlawful access done to defraud or obtain property or causing damages excess of $500 or interrupts/impairs public service/utility is a class C felony; unlawful interference with or denial of access of use done to defraud or obtain property is a class C felony.
Attempt Considered a Crime? Yes
Civil Lawsuit Permitted? No

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

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The Director of the FBI has gone on the record as saying the most serious threat to Americans today is cybercrime. Think about how many times per day or week you go online as part of our daily routine now. Each excursion on the Internet opens us up to the constant threat of having our private information compromised.  

Understanding the intricacies of computers and computer crime laws can seem impossible. If you would like legal advice regarding a possible computer crime issue, you can contact a Nevada criminal defense attorney. You can also visit FindLaw's Cyber Crimes section for more articles and information on this topic.

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