New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 156.10 — Computer trespass
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 156: Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 156.10
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
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.
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Questions this section answers
What class of felony is computer trespass in New York?
Computer trespass is a Class E Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 156.10.
Which New York statute covers computer trespass?
Computer trespass is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 156.10 (Computer trespass).
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