Criminal Mischief Charges in New York
Vandalism & Destruction of Property
Criminal mischief is an offense referring to the act of vandalizing another
person's property or possession. The offense can take many different
forms, but law enforcement is seeking to crack down on the activity heavily.
When a person's property is altered maliciously by another person,
it may be considered criminal, including:
- Damage
- Destruction
- Defacement
- Vandalism
There are many cases where juveniles are involved in these types of destruction/damage
crimes. At
the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hochheiser, we handle cases of this kind in Manhattan and throughout NYC. With a
criminal lawyer from our firm to handle your case, you can seek a positive
result. We understand that a criminal record could be very detrimental
to the young person’s future. Criminal mischief can be classified
into four categories, including:
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4th degree: Involves any intentional damage
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3rd degree: Involves intentional damage of more than $250 in value
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2nd degree: Involves intentional damage of more than $1,500 in value
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1st degree: Involves intentional damage of property by use of explosives
Fighting Against Your Criminal Charges in Scarsdale, Bronx, Westchester,
and Manhattan
Conviction for the offense of criminal mischief could be significant depending
on the circumstances of the charge. Any conviction could lead to prison
time, ranging from less than one year up to 25 years. A conviction will
also leave anything between a class A misdemeanor to a class B felony
on the defendant's criminal record, depending on the level of charge
against him or her. One small mistake could lead to a lifetime of trouble
for you or a loved one that was charged with criminal mischief. You deserve
an attorney can and wants to fight for your defense.
With
over 60 years of combined legal experience, the criminal lawyers at our firm have the legal skills 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 our team to provide you with peerless legal representation. To find
out how a New York City criminal defense attorney from our firm can assist you,
give us a call today.