San Francisco & Bay Area Criminal Defense Lawyers

The December 2019 issue of San Francisco Magazine features its annual list of Top Women Attorneys of Northern California based on Super Lawyers’ rankings. Jayne Law Group is proud to announce that founder Julia Jayne has been selected as a member of the Top Women Attorneys list in the Criminal Defense category.  

Background In 1986, Congress enacted the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, or CFAA. The Act, codified in 18 U.S.C. § 1030, criminalizes unauthorized access of “any protected computer.” A “protected computer" is a “computer used in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or communication.” 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(2)(B). Notably, the Act is a criminal statute that provides for both criminal and civil liability.  18 U.S.C. § 1030(g).  De spite being a criminal statute, civil actions under the CFAA represent the largest number of opinions interpreting the Act. This civil litigation is useful for understanding several key provisions and terms of the Act. Types of Offenses This table is adapted from the Department of Justice’s Computer Crimes manual, “ Prosecuting Computer Crimes .” Punishment Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act This table is adapted from the Department of Justice’s Computer Crimes manual, “ Prosecuting Computer Crimes .” Notable C...