West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-3C-17: Defenses to criminal prosecution
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This statute defines legal defenses available to defendants in criminal prosecutions involving computer access or data manipulation, including reasonable belief of authority or right to access, alter, or disclose computer materials.
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