The creation, alteration or deletion of any computer data contained in any computer or computer network, which if done on a tangible document or instrument would constitute forgery under section five, article four, chapter sixty-one of this code will also be deemed to be forgery. The absence of a tangible writing directly created or altered by the offender shall not be a defense to any crime set forth in section five, article four, chapter sixty-one if a creation, alteration or deletion of computer data was involved in lieu of a tangible document or instrument.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment
Article 3C. West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act
§61-3C-2. Legislative Findings
§61-3C-4. Computer Fraud; Access to Legislature Computer; Criminal Penalties
§61-3C-5. Unauthorized Access to Computer Services
§61-3C-6. Unauthorized Possession of Computer Data or Programs
§61-3C-7. Alteration, Destruction, etc., of Computer Equipment
§61-3C-8. Disruption of Computer Services
§61-3C-9. Unauthorized Possession of Computer Information, etc.
§61-3C-10. Disclosure of Computer Security Information
§61-3C-11. Obtaining Confidential Public Information
§61-3C-12. Computer Invasion of Privacy
§61-3C-13. Fraud and Related Activity in Connection With Access Devices
§61-3C-14. Endangering Public Safety
§61-3C-15. Computer as Instrument of Forgery
§61-3C-16. Civil Relief; Damages
§61-3C-17. Defenses to Criminal Prosecution
§61-3C-19. Prosecution Under Other Criminal Statutes Not Prohibited