Jack and Jill are computer experts who have come up with a way to break into their college registrar's office via the Internet. They discuss which grades they will change once they launch their cyber attack. Jill's stepbrother overhears the conversation and calls a friend at the local police department. Just as Jack and Jill enter the code that will allow them onto the registrar's server from

their computer in the family room, police offices storm their quiet suburban home and yell, "Freeze. Drop that mouse." They comply. What are the likely charges?

A) Breaking and entering
B) Conspiracy to commit grade inflation
C) Conspiracy to commit computer crime
D) none of the above
E) B and C


C) Conspiracy to commit computer crime

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