New York Criminal Mischief Defense Attorney

Criminal Mischief Defense Lawyer in Manhattan

If you were allegedly vandalizing another person’s possessions or property, you could be charged with criminal mischief in New York. Common forms of criminal mischief include any alteration, destruction, damage or defacement of property or possessions. Graffiti is a visible form of criminal mischief that could result in a charge. If you or your loved one has been charged with criminal mischief, you need to ensure that the alleged perpetrator’s rights are upheld throughout the criminal process.

There are many cases where juveniles are involved in these types of destruction/damage crimes. At Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP, your attorney understands that a criminal record could be very detrimental to the young person’s future.

Some types of criminal mischief include the following:

Criminal mischief in the fourth degree – could be charged if you intentionally damage another person’s property.

Criminal mischief in the third degree – could be charged if you intentionally cause more than $250 in damage to another person’s property.

Criminal mischief in the second degree – could be charged if you intentionally cause more than $1500 in damage to another person’s property.

Criminal mischief in the first degree – could be charged if you intentionally cause damage to another person’s property by means of an explosive.

If you are convicted of one of the above forms of criminal mischief, you could face anywhere from less than a year to 25 years imprisonment. You could also face anywhere from a class A misdemeanor to a class B felony on your record, depending upon the circumstances of your case.

Have you been charged with criminal mischief in New York City?

If you or a loved one is facing criminal mischief charges, you can get the compassionate help and aggressive legal defense that you need from a Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP attorney. With over 80 years of combined legal experience, the lawyers at HH&I have the legal skills and knowledge that your case could benefit from. Your lawyer should always have your best interests at heart in everything that he or she does for your case. You can count on HH&I to provide you with peerless legal representation.

Depending upon your criminal mischief charges, you could face extensive imprisonment.  You should contact a New York Criminal Mischief Lawyer at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP.  We can also offer criminal defense services to individuals in Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Nassau County or Westchester County.