(1) A person commits the offense of unauthorized computer access if the person intentionally and without authority penetrates a computer security system.

Attorney's Note

Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class IV felonyup to 2 yearsup to $10,000
Class I misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $1,000
Class II misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $1,000
For details, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-105 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-106

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 28-1343.01

  • Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Person shall: include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(2) A person who violates subsection (1) of this section in a manner that creates a grave risk of causing the death of a person shall be guilty of a Class IV felony.

(3) A person who violates subsection (1) of this section in a manner that creates a risk to public health and safety shall be guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.

(4) A person who violates subsection (1) of this section in a manner that compromises the security of data shall be guilty of a Class II misdemeanor.