Challenging Breath Test or Blood Test Evidence.

Casting Reasonable Doubt on the Government’s Case.

If you or a loved one have been accused of criminal mischief, you need aggressive legal defense.

Whether there is an acceptable justification for the defendant’s conduct.

Whether the damage was intentional or accidental.

Whether the damage was in fact a result of the defendant’s conduct.

Whether the alleged victim was the sole property owner.

Common defenses we can employ include questioning: Our attorneys can fight to defend you from a vandalism charge. As such, it is punishable by up to five years in prison.

First-Degree Misdemeanor: when the property damage is worth between $200 and $1,000, punished by up to one year in jailĬriminal mischief can be a third-degree felony charge if the damage exceeds $1,000.

Second-Degree Misdemeanor: when the property damage is worth $200 or less, punished by up to 60 days in jail.

The damaged property belonged to the alleged victimĬriminal mischief can be punished a misdemeanor of the first or second degree if the property is valued at less than $1,000.

In order to convict an individual, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that: Elements of Criminal MischiefĬriminal mischief can take form as graffiti, vandalism, sabotage, defacement, breakage, or any other destructive act. It can be punished as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the value of damage inflicted, and usually carries jail or prison time. Unlawful Use of a Communications FacilityĬriminal mischief, more commonly known as vandalism, is the intentional and malicious destruction of another person’s property.

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Possession of an Unauthorized or Counterfeit Access Device.

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