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In the United States, those that investigate and attempt to prosecute cyber criminals are well acquainted with the tendency of the courts to view cybercrime as a less serious, white-collar offense, typically resulting in very light sentences. Why do you think that is

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Answer: This is so because the perpetrators of cyber crime do not present a physical threat to society. Their aim most times is to gain financial buoyancy without out-rightly planning to hurt anyone. If you critically analyze this, you would find understanding reasons why these courts give lighter sentences as regards cyber crime.

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