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title: "What is considered a computer crime in Rhode Island?"
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# What is considered a computer crime in Rhode Island?

A computer crime in Rhode Island is any offense prosecuted under RI General Laws Chapter 11-52 or under a related statute where a computer, phone, network, or digital account is the instrument of the crime. Common examples include unauthorized access to a computer or network, accessing a system for fraudulent purposes, altering or damaging data, using a false data tag, cyber stalking, cyber harassment, revenge porn, and online solicitation of a minor. Rhode Island also prosecutes identity theft, online fraud, and certain scams under overlapping statutes. Federal charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1030, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, can run in parallel when the conduct crosses state lines or touches a protected system. If police seized a device or a prosecutor used the word "computer" in a charge, you need a Rhode Island computer crimes lawyer on your case.