Louisiana Computer Fraud Law
The law for Computer fraud in Louisiana can be found at Louisiana Revised Statute 14:73.5. Computer Fraud is defined as the accessing or causing to be accessed any computer, computer system, computer network, or any part thereof with the intent to:
(1) Defraud
Or
(2) Obtain money, property, or services by means of false or fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations, or through the fraudulent alteration, deletion, or insertion of programs or data.
Penalty for Computer Fraud in Louisiana
Whoever commits computer fraud in New Orleans shall be fined not more than $10,000.00, or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than 5 years, or both.
A Louisiana judge may not suspend the sentence for a second or third conviction.
Legal Assistance
If you have been arrested for Computer Fraud in New Orleans , contact Elizabeth B. Carpenter our New Orleans computer fraud attorney for a consultation.
Disclaimer
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated or non-applicable. We strongly encourage you to look at City, Parish, and State statutes for the most recent laws and to consult a Louisiana licensed attorney.