If you have been charged with criminal mischief, the consequences will coincide with the degree of the crime. Obviously, first degree criminal mischief will carry a steeper penalty than fourth degree criminal mischief. However, that’s all relative because any criminal mischief charge will have a severe impact on your future. Unless you consult with the right attorney, of course.
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Criminal Mischief in the First Degree
Criminal mischief in the first degree is a Class B felony. It is a serious, violent felony, punishable by up to 25 years in jail. When a person damages the property of another by means of an explosive device, the charge is criminal mischief in the first degree.
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Criminal mischief in the second degree is a Class D felony offense punishable by up to seven years in a state penitentiary. If you damage another person’s property and the damaged property is valued above $500, the offense if referred to as criminal mischief in the second degree.
Charged with Criminal Mischief | 3rd Degree
This is a Class E felony. It is punishable by up to four years in jail. It is defined as intentionally damaging someone’s property that is valued over $250. You can also be charged with third degree criminal mischief for breaking into someone’s car.
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Have you or a loved one been arrested for criminal mischief? Contact our experienced Buffalo criminal defense attorney Arthur Pressman today to schedule a free consultation. We can help protect your future and make sure you get the best possible outcome for your case.