There's definitely a difference in hacking bank accounts to get rich and snooping around in information that you're not supposed to see, at least to me. There must be degrees to computer crimes, I suppose.
He didn't change anything so he didn't kick(force) any door.
If you leave your door open, it's not a crime to enter your house.
I wouldn't say he didn't do anything wrong but his motives are just.
He wanted to know something, didn't plan any attack or threat.
In my opinion, he should receive a mild sentence like a fine or community service.
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He confessed to the charges.It's his punishment that's exaggerated.
There's definitely a difference in hacking bank accounts to get rich and snooping around in information that you're not supposed to see, at least to me. There must be degrees to computer crimes, I suppose.
He didn't change anything so he didn't kick(force) any door. If you leave your door open, it's not a crime to enter your house. I wouldn't say he didn't do anything wrong but his motives are just. He wanted to know something, didn't plan any attack or threat. In my opinion, he should receive a mild sentence like a fine or community service.