Crime in the Evolved Digital Age

This Article examines computer crime statutes and focuses on their weaknesses to implement statutory modifications. Part I provides an overview on the current federal statute, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and specific computer crime statutes from California, Vermont, Arkansas and Arizona. Part II focuses on states’ approaches to computer crimes. Part III highlights potential statutory weaknesses and suggests possible amendments to federal and state legislation. Finally, Part IV of this Article concludes with a unique perspective of computer fraud, specifically hacking, in relation to financially motivated crimes.