A Cybercrime or Computer crime, is a criminal act that involves a computer or the internet in Weld County. Depending on the damage done and the Cyber Crime charged, you could face a misdemeanor or felony. No matter how it is charged, our criminal defense attorneys know how to interact for your benefit with the judge and District Attorney. Let’s talk about Cybercrime charges below, and if you have questions specifics to your case, give us a call.
What is the Definition of Cybercrimes, C.R.S. 18-5.5-102, Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, the definition of a Cybercrime, C.R.S. 18-5.5-102, is:
A person commits Cyber or computer crime if the person knowingly:
(b) Accesses any computer, computer network, or computer system, or any part thereof for the purpose of devising or executing any scheme or artifice to defraud; or
(c) Accesses any computer, computer network, or computer system, or any part thereof to obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, money; property; services; passwords or similar information through which a computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof may be accessed; or other thing of value; or
(d) Accesses any computer, computer network, or computer system, or any part thereof to commit theft; or
(e) Without authorization or in excess of authorized access alters, damages, interrupts, or causes the interruption or impairment of the proper functioning of, or causes any damage to, any computer, computer network, computer system, computer software, program, application, documentation, or data contained in such computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof; or
(f) Causes the transmission of a computer program, software, information, code, data, or command by means of a computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof with the intent to cause damage to or to cause the interruption or impairment of the proper functioning of or that actually causes damage to or the interruption or impairment of the proper functioning of any computer, computer network, computer system, or part thereof; or
(g) Uses or causes to be used a software application that runs automated tasks over the internet to access a computer, computer network, or computer system, or any part thereof, that circumvents or disables any electronic queues, waiting periods, or other technological measure intended by the seller to limit the number of event tickets that may be purchased by any single person in an online event ticket sale as defined in section 6-1-720, C.R.S.
Examples of Computer Crimes in Weld County
Some examples of Computer Crimes in Weld County are:
- Committing theft using a computer
- Using a computer to commit fraud
- Transmitting software, data, information, or code that can cause damage a network or its contents
- Without permission, using or accessing a computer, system, or network
- Changing records such as school grades or work performance reports
These examples could be also considered as:
- Identity Theft
- Phishing
- Hacking
- Stealing data
- Circulating malware or viruses
It is important to note that a phone or tablet are considered a computer when a Computer Crime or Cybercrime is being charged. Today’s smart phones do nearly everything that a full-sized or laptop can do.
What is the Punishment for a Computer Crime or Cybercrime in Greeley, Colorado?
The sentence for a Computer Crime or Cybercrime in Greeley, depends on the value of the damages or the theft. The following is a chart of the penalties and sentence:
Value of the Damages Sentence Penalties
| Less than $300 | Class 3 Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months in Weld County Jail and a $50 to $750 fine |
| Between $300 and $649 | Class 2 Misdemeanor | 3 to 12 months in jail and a $250 to $1,000 fine |
| Between $750 and $1999 | Class 1 Misdemeanor | 6 to 18 months in jail and a $500 to $5,000 fine |
| Between $2,000 and $4,999 | Class 6 Felony | 1 year to 18 months in Colorado State Prison and a $1,000 to $100,000 fine |
| Between $5,000 and $19,999 | Class 5 Felony | 1 to 3 years in prison and a $1,000 to $100,000 fine |
| Between $20,000 and $99,999 | Class 4 Felony | 2 to 6 years in prison and a $2,000 to $500,000 fine |
| Between $100,000 and $999,999 | Class 3 Felony | 4 to 12 years in prison and a $3,000 to $750,000 a fine |
| More than $1,000,000 | Class 2 Felony | 8 to 24 years in prison and a $5,000 to $1,000,000 fine |
A Computer Crime or Cybercrime can also be charged as a Federal Offense, which is in addition to state criminal charges. These charges are handled in a Federal Court and carry more severe penalties.
Have you or a loved one been accused of a Cybercrime or Computer Crime? Be smart and do not talk to the Greeley Police or Weld County Sheriff – they are not your friends and you can’t convince them to favor you. We have the experience to defend you and protect your criminal record. Call 970-616-6009 to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Weld County. Together, we can protect your future.
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