Florida legal term
Computer trespasser in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Computer trespasser” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Computer trespasser” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Computer trespasser” means a person who accesses a protected computer without authorization and thus does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to any communication transmitted to, through, or from the protected computer. (Fla. Stat. § 934.02)
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