In Weld County, Colorado, someone is guilty of Criminal Mischief when they knowingly damage someone else’s property. One man was arrested after he rammed his truck into another vehicle, effectively damaging the vehicle and the home. He was probably charged with Criminal Mischief, among other crimes. Luckily the family inside the home was unharmed. But in true American fashion, the homeowner came out and shot the truck’s tire, preventing it from damaging his property further. After that, he held the man at gunpoint until police arrived. Apparently, the suspect meant to attack a different family in relation to an incident earlier in the day.
Criminal Mischief, C.R.S. 18-4-501, in Greeley
When you’re charged with Criminal Mischief, C.R.S. 18-4-501, in Greeley, you’re accused of:
So, since the man intentionally had his truck hit the homeowner’s truck, and damaged the home, he was charged with Criminal Mischief.
Criminal Mischief and Domestic Violence in Lyons, Dacono, and Longmont, Colorado
In Lyons, Dacono, and Longmont, Colorado, our defense attorneys commonly see people charged with Criminal Mischief and Domestic Violence. Since Domestic Violence isn’t its own crime per-say, it is added onto crimes as a sentence enhancer. Whenever you’re accused of a crime that involves your past or present romantic partner, a Domestic Violence sentence enhancer is added. So, if a couple had recently broken up, and the ex-girlfriend had rammed her car into her ex’s car, she would then be charged with Criminal Mischief with Domestic Violence. If someone was in the car, she would also face Vehicular Assault.
When you’re convicted of a crime with the Domestic Violence enhancer, you have additional penalties. You must comply with the Protection Order put in place, or you face being charged with another crime. Treatment is required, and often you’re not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition, even if you’re crime is not actually violent.
Sentence for Criminal Mischief in Erie, Frederickson, and Garden City
The Sentence for Criminal Mischief in Erie, Frederickson, and Garden City depends on the dollar amount of damage caused. The more damage caused, the more serious the sentence. Generally, it ranges from a class 3 misdemeanor to a class 5 felony. However, it can be a class 2 felony if the damage is serious enough.
| You will be Sentenced to a … | When the Property Damage is Between: |
| Class 3 misdemeanor | $1 – $299 |
| Class 2 misdemeanor | $300 – $749 |
| Class 1 misdemeanor | $750 – $999 |
| Class 6 felony | $1,000 – $4,999 |
| Class 5 felony | $5,000 – $19,999 |
Accused of Criminal Mischief in Greeley or Weld County, Colorado?
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