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720 ILCS 5/17-52

(720 ILCS 5/17-52) (was 720 ILCS 5/16D-4)

Sec. 17-52. Aggravated computer tampering.

(a) A person commits
aggravated computer tampering when he or she commits computer
tampering as set forth in paragraph (a)(3) of Section 17-51 and he or she knowingly:

(1) causes disruption of or interference with vital

services or operations of State or local government or a public utility; or

(2) creates a strong probability of death or great

bodily harm to one or more individuals.

(b) Sentence.
(1) A person who commits aggravated computer

tampering as set forth in paragraph (a)(1) of this Section is guilty of a Class 3 felony.

(2) A person who commits aggravated computer

tampering as set forth in paragraph (a)(2) of this Section is guilty of a Class 2 felony.

(Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11.)