If I’m 15 years old and recently got caught for hacking into someone’s Facebook account, can I get arrested for that and, if so, how long?
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If I’m 15 years old and recently got caught for hacking into someone’s Facebook account, can I get arrested for that and, if so, how long?
Asked on January 23, 2014 under Criminal Law, Maine
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You could be charged with some form of identity theft crime but this is assuming you were actually charged. At this point you may wish to talk to your parents and be prepared for any possible consequences especially if you were caught by an authority figure.
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