Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree: This offense can be a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor, based upon the cost of the property damage.

Malicious Mischief in the Second Degree: This offense is a Class C Felony, and is charged when the alleged property damage is valued at more than $250.00 but less than $1500.00.

Malicious Mischief in the First Degree: This offense is a Class B Felony, and is charged when the alleged property damage is valued at more than $1500.00.

The particular charge will be based upon the amount of the alleged property damage. Let me assist you brining these issues to light and challenge the prosecutor’s case head on. However, what if the item you are accused of destroying was yours and was never the property of the alleged victim? What if the item you are accused of destroying you owned prior to your relationship with your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend or partner? What if the item you are accused of destroying was accidentally damaged? Or damaged by the alleged victim in a fit of rage? I ask these questions because these are re-current themes in this type of case. This damage may arise out of vandalism, such as tagging, but often times it is one of the crimes affiliated with domestic violence allegations.

A person is guilty of malicious mischief when he or she “knowingly or maliciously” causes physical damage to another person’s property. In order to convict someone of malicious mischief, the prosecutor must prove the damage done to the property was not accidental.

Malicious mischief is a crime of property damage. Understanding Malicious Mischief Allegations Contact my offices today for a free initial consultation. Hoff, Attorney at Law provides skilled criminal defense representation for people accused of a wide range of crimes including malicious mischief. Depending on the circumstances, such actions may result in charges of malicious mischief.

Electronics equipment may get knocked over and damaged, or a wall may be damaged. A door may be kicked in, or an antique vase may be shattered.

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