Code of Virginia - Title 18.2 Crimes And Offenses Generally - Section 18.2-152.14 Computer as instrument of forgery

§ 18.2-152.14. Computer as instrument of forgery

The creation, alteration, or deletion of any computer data contained in any computer or computer network, which if done on a tangible document or instrument would constitute forgery under Article 1 (§ 18.2-168 et seq.) of Chapter 6 of this Title, will also be deemed to be forgery. The absence of a tangible writing directly created or altered by the offender shall not be a defense to any crime set forth in Article 1 (§ 18.2-168 et seq.) of Chapter 6 of this Title if a creation, alteration, or deletion of computer data was involved in lieu of a tangible document or instrument.

(1984, c. 751; 1985, c. 322.)

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