{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "156.10", "citation": "Penal Law § 156.10", "heading": "Computer trespass", "text": ["§ 156.10 Computer trespass.", "A person is guilty of computer trespass when he or she knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer service, or computer network without authorization and:", "1. he or she does so with an intent to commit or attempt to commit or further the commission of any felony; or", "2. he or she thereby knowingly gains access to computer material.", "Computer trespass is a class E felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/156.10", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits computer trespass by **knowingly using, causing to be used, or accessing** a computer, service, or network **without authorization** and either:\n- **(1)** intending to **commit, attempt, or further any felony**; or\n- **(2)** thereby knowingly **gaining access to computer material**. ★\nIt is a **class E felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/156.10", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}