New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 156.27 — Computer tampering in the first degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 156: Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 156.27
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
156.27 Computer tampering in the first degree.
A person is guilty of computer tampering in the first degree when he
commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and he
intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a
computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount exceeding
fifty thousand dollars.
Computer tampering in the first degree is a class C felony.
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What class of felony is computer tampering in the first degree in New York?
Computer tampering in the first degree is a Class C Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 156.27.
Which New York statute covers computer tampering in the first degree?
Computer tampering in the first degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 156.27 (Computer tampering in the first degree).
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