Which then, would be a felony charge against the person who destroyed a computer. A problem when lawmakers propose laws; they never READ these laws, and do not understand, that there is an existing law which makes destruction of a computer a felonyOriginally posted by The Dude@Jun 23 2004, 03:49 PM
By Declan McCullagh
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
The Induce Act stands for "Inducement Devolves into Unlawful Child Exploitation Act," a reference to Capitol Hill's frequently stated concern that file-trading networks are a source of unlawful pornography. Hatch is a conservative Mormon who has denounced pornography in the past and who suggested last year that copyright holders should be allowed to remotely destroy the computers of music pirates.
http://cybercrimes.net/99MSCCC/MSCCC/Artic...icle4/4.05.html
Article IV: Crimes Involving Intrusions and Property Damage (Other than Theft)
§ 4.05 Modification or Destruction of Computer Equipment or Supplies
(A) It shall be unlawful to:
(1) Use a computer, computer system, or computer network to willfully, knowingly, or purposefully, without authorization, modify and or destroy computer equipment, software, or other supplies belonging to another individual, person, entity or government.
(a) Such modification is a felony of the third degree if the damage is in excess of $50,000.
(f) Such modification is a misdemeanor of the third degree if the damage is less than $500.
2) Attempt to use a computer, computer system, or computer network to willfully, knowingly, or purposefully, without authorization, modify and or destroy computer equipment, software, or other supplies belonging to another individual, person, entity, or government.