(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of computer trespass if he knowingly and without authority or in excess of given authority uses a computer or computer network with the intent to:
(1) temporarily or permanently remove computer data, computer programs or computer software from a computer or computer network;
(2) cause a computer to malfunction, regardless of the amount of time the malfunction persists;
(3) alter or erase any computer data, computer programs or computer software;
(4) effect the creation or alteration of a financial instrument or of an electronic transfer of funds; or
(5) cause physical injury to the property of another.
(b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses
Section 7604 - Concurrent jurisdiction
Section 7611 - Unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes
Section 7612 - Disruption of service
Section 7614 - Unlawful duplication
Section 7615 - Computer trespass
Section 7616 - Distribution of computer virus
Section 7622 - Duty of Internet service provider
Section 7623 - Protection of privacy
Section 7625 - Jurisdiction for prosecution
Section 7626 - Application for order to remove or disable items
Section 7627 - Order to remove or disable certain items from Internet service provider's service
Section 7628 - Notification procedure
Section 7629 - Designated agent
Section 7630 - Report to General Assembly
Section 7641 - Computer-assisted remote harvesting of animals