This law section outlines the provisions for restitution related to computer crimes in Pennsylvania, including costs for repairs, lost profits, and data restoration. It also details the jurisdiction of prosecutors and defenses available to defendants in such cases. The statutes aim to clarify legal responsibilities and protections in computer-related offenses.
Restitution can cover repair or replacement costs of affected computers or networks, lost profits during downtime, and costs of restoring lost or damaged data.
The Attorney General shares prosecutorial authority with county district attorneys for violations of this chapter, and their authority cannot be challenged in court.
You may defend yourself if you believed you had legal or contractual authorization to engage in the conduct, or if you reasonably believed you had permission from the owner or authorized party.
No, challenges to the Attorney General's authority are dismissed, and no legal relief is available in Pennsylvania courts for such challenges.