West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-3C-6: Unauthorized possession of computer data or programs
What this law says, in plain English
Unauthorized possession of another's computer data or programs valued at $5,000 or more is a felony punishable by fine up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to ten years. Possession of such materials valued under $5,000 is a misdemeanor.
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