Here are
the levels of computer crime. For these crimes there are major punishments.
Computer crime in
the first degree
A person is guilty
of computer crime in the first degree when he commits computer crime as defined
in section 1.07(b)(1) and the damage to or the value of the property or computer
services exceeds ten thousand dollars
Computer crime in
the second degree
A person is guilty
of computer crime in the second degree when he commits computer crime as defined
in section 1.07(b)(1) and the damage to or the value of the property or computer
services exceeds five thousand dollars but is less than ten thousand dollars.
Computer crime in
the third degree
A person is guilty
of computer crime in the third degree when he commits computer crime as defined
in section 1.07(b)(1) and (1) the damage to or the value of the property or
computer services exceeds one thousand dollars but is less than five thousand
dollars or (2) he recklessly engages in conduct which creates a risk of serious
physical injury to another person.
1) EHA: Computerized Data Systems (1997) – excerpt para 3 – 4
“The computer security systems of the district shall not be circumvented or subverted in any manner..
Violation of this policy may be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination
2) EHC-E Computer Networking and Internet – PSD – NET terms and Conditions Security “ …Attempts to log in to the system using another Member’s account or as a system administrator will result in termination of the account…” Any member identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to PSD- NET
3) JICDA Code of Conduct
“The principal may suspend or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following specific activities….
26. Unauthorized use, access or attempts to access computer systems, servers, or other devices on the Poudre School District network system or violation of the PSD – net Terms and Conditions.”
18-5.5-101.
Definitions. (excerpts)
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Authorization” means the express consent of a person which may include an employee’s job description to use said person’s, computer network, computer program, computer software, computer system, property, or services as those terms are defined in this section.
(6.3) “Damage” includes, but is not limited to, any impairment to the integrity of availability of information, data, computer program, computer software, or services on or via a computer, computer network, or computer system or part thereof.
(6.7) “ Exceed authorized access” means to access a computer with authorization and to use such access to obtain or alter information, data, computer program, or computer software that the person is not entitled to so obtain or alter.
(8) “Property” includes, but is not limited to, financial instruments, information, including electronically produced data, and computer software and programs in either machine or human readable form, and any other tangible or intangible item of value.
(9) “Services” includes, but is not limited to, computer time, data processing, and storage functions
(10) To “use” means to instruct, communicate with, stor data in, retrieve data from, or otherwise make use or any resources or a computer, computer system, or computer network.
18-5.5-102 Computer crime (excerpts)
(1) A person commits computer crime if the person knowingly:
(a) Accesses a computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof without authorization; exceeds authorized access to a computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof; or uses a computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof without authorization or in excess of authorized access; or
(b) Accesses any computer, computer network, or computer system, or any part thereof to obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, money; property; services; passwords or similar information through which a computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof may accessed; or other thing of value; or
(c) Accesses any computer network, or computer system, or any part thereof to commit theft; or
(d) Without authorization or in excess of authorized access alters, damages, interrupts, or causes the interruption or impairment of the proper function of , or cause any damage to, any computer, computer network, computer system, computer software, program, application, documentation, or data contained in such computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof