United States v. Kramer

WOLLMAN, Circuit Judge.

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, recently mused: “Everything has a computer in it nowadays.” 1 But is an ordinary cellular phone — used only to place calls and send text messages — a computer? The district court, 2 relying on the definition of “computer” found in 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(1), concluded that Neil Kramer’s was, and imposed an enhanced prison sentence for its use in committing an offense. We affirm.

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Neil Kramer pleaded guilty to transporting a minor in interstate commerce with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity with her, a violation of…