TAMPERING OFFENSE
JEFFERSON COUNTY MISSOURI TAMPERING OFFENSES LAWYER
Tampering; from property to vehicles and more
Under Missouri law, tampering generally refers to interfering with a person’s property or a public utility. Tampering is commonly charged when the offense involves joyriding in a vehicle because it is a much easier offense for the State to prove than stealing. Where stealing requires the prosecution to prove that the perpetrator intended to permanently deprive the owner of the property, tampering only requires that the person operated the motor vehicle without the consent of the owner. Nevertheless, tampering is a serious offense, with tampering in the first degree carrying a maximum punishment of up to 7 years in the Department of Corrections and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
Tampering can also occur relation to computers. These offenses involve the use of a computer and/or computer network to commit the offense. Under Missouri law some of the distinct offense related to computer tampering include tampering with computer data, tampering with computer equipment and tampering with computer users. Tampering with computer data is charged when some modifies or steals computer data, passwords, obtains data illegally, or invades someone’s privacy through a network. Tampering with computer equipment covers those situations where someone modifies or destroys actual computer equipment. Finally, tampering with computer users occurs when someone accesses a computer system or network without authority to do so. All of these offenses are class A misdemeanors that carry up to 1 year in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $2000.
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