(a) A person commits aggravated computer tampering when he or she commits computer tampering as set forth in paragraph (a)(3) of Section 17-51 and he or she knowingly:
         (1) causes disruption of or interference with vital
    
services or operations of State or local government or a public utility; or
        (2) creates a strong probability of death or great
    
bodily harm to one or more individuals.
    (b) Sentence.

Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 felonybetween 3 and 7 yearsup to $25,000
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/17-52

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

         (1) A person who commits aggravated computer
    
tampering as set forth in paragraph (a)(1) of this Section is guilty of a Class 3 felony.
        (2) A person who commits aggravated computer
    
tampering as set forth in paragraph (a)(2) of this Section is guilty of a Class 2 felony.