Criminal Mischief is charged anytime there is purposeful property damage in Greeley. Victims and law enforcement like having someone to blame when things go wrong, so hire a strong criminal defense attorney who can protect you. Quite recently, a lovely mural was painted depicting animals that are being affected by climate change. However soon after it was completed, someone spread black paint over the mural, effectively vandalizing it, and tagged it “ZOE.” This name is potentially related to a local gang. Since the mural was ruined and needs to be repainted, its loss is clearly Criminal Mischief. If someone is convicted for Criminal Mischief, their sentence depends on the dollar value of the damage done to the property. The more the damage is done, the more severe the consequence.
What is Criminal Mischief, C.R.S. 18-4-501, in Weld County Courts?
In Weld County and Greeley, Criminal Mischief, C.R.S. 18-4-501, will be charged if Weld County Sheriffs or Greeley police believe that a person:
To clarify, many crimes can fit under Criminal Mischief. If you break something that someone owns, like their window, their tire, or if you smash their favorite glass cat, you could be charged with Criminal Mischief. If someone paints graffiti over a sign or breaks a store window, then it is considered vandalism and can also be charged as Criminal Mischief.
What is the Punishment for Vandalism or Criminal Mischief in Milliken and Dacono?
In Milliken and Dacono, the punishment for Vandalism or Criminal Mischief depends on the damage done. If you smash your mother’s $250 vase, then you will receive a class 3 misdemeanor. But if you total your ex’s car because they cheated on you, then you might end up with a class 4 felony. It all depends on the monetary worth of the damages.
According to Colorado law, if you have been convicted of Criminal Mischief, then you will receive:
- A class 3 misdemeanor if the monetary damage is less than $300
- A class 2 misdemeanor if the monetary damage is between $300 and $750
- A class 1 misdemeanor if the monetary damage is between $750 and $1,000
- A class 6 felony if the monetary damage is between $1,000 and $5,000
- A class 5 felony if the monetary damage is between $5,000 and $20,000
- A class 4 felony if the monetary damage is between $20,000 and $100,000
- A class 3 felony if the monetary damage is between $100,000 and $1,000,000
- A class 2 felony if the monetary damage is greater than $1,000,000
For more information about sentencing and conviction, check out our blog on the differences between a misdemeanor conviction and a felony conviction!
ARE YOU FACING A CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CHARGE IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
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