Using a computer to commit a crime – The latest add on charges

Use of a computer to commit a crime in Michigan_02

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FRAUDULENT ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER NETWORKS (EXCERPT)
Act 53 of 1979

752.796 Use of computer program, computer, computer system, or computer network to commit crime.

Sec. 6.

(1) A person shall not use a computer program, computer, computer system, or computer network to commit, attempt to commit, conspire to commit, or solicit another person to commit a crime.

(2) This section does not prohibit a person from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for any other violation of law committed by that person while violating or attempting to violate this section, including the underlying offense.

(3) This section applies regardless of whether the person is convicted of committing, attempting to commit, conspiring to commit, or soliciting another person to commit the underlying offense.

“Computer” means any connected, directly interoperable or interactive device, equipment, or facility that uses a computer program or other instructions to perform specific operations including logical, arithmetic, or memory functions with or on computer data or a computer program and that can store, retrieve, alter, or communicate the results of the operations to a person, computer program, computer, computer system, or computer network.

Phones, Texts, Emails, Message Apps, etc…

If they don’t get you on that that law how about this one you enacted.

MCL – Section 750.145d

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The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Document	Type	Description
Section 752.791	Section	Meanings of words and phrases.
Section 752.792	Section	Definitions; A to D.
Section 752.793	Section	Definitions; P to S.
Section 752.794	Section	Prohibited access to computer program, computer, computer system, or computer network.
Section 752.795	Section	Prohibited conduct.
Section 752.795a	Section	Michigan children’s protection registry act; violation.
Section 752.796	Section	Use of computer program, computer, computer system, or computer network to commit crime.
Section 752.796a	Section	Violation of MCL 752.795a; penalties; exception; defense; burden of proof; effective date of section.
Section 752.796b	Section	Money, income, and property subject to seizure and forfeiture.
Section 752.797	Section	Penalties; prior convictions; presumption; reimbursement order; definition.

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Note: This article provides a general overview and does not substitute for legal advice. Anyone charged with a CSC offense should consult an attorney for specific legal guidance.