Sentences for Unauthorised access to computer material / causing a computer to perform a function with intent to secure unauthorised access Computer Misuse Act 1990

Sentences for Unauthorised access to computer material / causing a computer to perform a function with intent to secure unauthorised access Computer Misuse Act 1990 - court cases, sentence, maximum sentence

Computer Misuse / Communications

Offence	:	Unauthorised access to computer material / causing a computer to perform a function with intent to secure unauthorised access
Legislation	:	Computer Misuse Act 1990
Section	:	Section 1
Maximum Penalty	:	2-years imprisonment Fine (level 5)
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)	:	Sentencing - Legal Guidance
Offence Note/s : A useful list of Computer Misuse Act cases is available here: http://www.computerevidence.co.uk/Cases/CMA.htm

Cases (Sentences For Offence)	:	Michael Harvey (2026-02-05) John Rigby (2026-01-16) KD (2025-09-17) Lucy Langmead (2025-06-03) WH (2025-05-09) Mark Cranfield (2025-02-13) Russ Hinkins (2024-10-28) Andrew Talbot (2024-10-18) Robert Holden (2024-09-27) JC (2024-08-08) More Court Cases

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Computer Misuse / Communications

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