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COMPUTER CRIMEBoth the state and the federal governmentshave used innovative tactics to deal with theincreased incidence of computer crime. Whatare some examples of tactics used by thestates and the federal government?law, a state law, or both. Each state sets its own penalties in relation todrug offenses. The sale of drugs is always considered a more seriouscrime than the mere possession or use of drugs. It is also a crime togive drugs away.Computer CrimesAlthough computers and network devices have helped make ourlives easier, they have also introduced new ways to commit crimes.Both state and federal government statutes address this new legalproblem in a variety of ways.Federal Crimes and LawsThe federal government has extended the interpretation of manycriminal statutes already on the books so that these statutes will alsoapply to computers. For instance, statutes prohibiting mail fraud and72 Unit 1: Knowing About the Law

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