Offenses Against Computer Users
Florida Law states as follows:
Whoever willfully, knowingly, and without authorization accesses or causes to be accessed any computer, computer system, or computer network; or whoever willfully, knowingly, and without authorization denies or causes the denial of computer system services to an authorized user of such computer system services, which, in whole or part, is owned by, under contract to, or operated for, on behalf of, or in conjunction with another commits an offense against computer users.
In simpler terms this would be referred to as ‘hacking’, or accessing a computer without authorization.
The umbrella law includes any of the following:
- Accessing, or causing to be accessed, another person’s computer or network without permission
- Disrupting or denying services on someone else’s computer system, or causing such disruption, affecting authorized users
- Destroying or damaging computers, systems, equipment or supplies without authorization
- Introducing a virus or other contaminant into someone else’s computer or system
An offenses against computer users charge carries serious penalties, including potential jail time and loss of the computers and equipment used in the alleged crime. Fortunately, the ambiguity in cyber-crime law leaves ample room to build a case against the prosecution. Florida cyber-crime defense lawyer Menachem Mayberg uses his superior knowledge of both technology and the law to do just that.
If you have been charged with a computer-related offense, do not hesitate to contact an experienced criminal defense law firm for help. Miami-Dade cyber crime criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg offers free, confidential consultations to all potential clients. To set one up, contact us online or call (305) 695-8750 anytime — 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
For further reading, see Florida Statute 815.06: Offenses against computer users.