Disorderly Person Offense. It property damage is valued at less than $500, you can be charged with a disorderly person offense and face a up to six months in county jail.
NJ Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree. Potential prison sentence of 3 to 5 years.
NJ Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. Potential prison sentence of up to 18 months.
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There are even stiffer penalties for subsequent offenses. If you have been charged with criminal mischief in New Jersey, contact our NJ Criminal Mischief defense trial lawyers today for a free consultation.
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Different states refer to property crimes using different terms. Some of the terms used include: Criminal Damage; Criminal Mischief; Injury to Property; Malicious Damage; Malicious Destruction of Property; Malicious Mischief; Willful Malicious Destruction. New Jersey uses the term, “Criminal Mischief” when someone damages another persons’ property.
Under New Jersey Law, Criminal mischief with damages pertains only to damages caused to tangible property. A person may be charged and found guilty of criminal mischief if he damages tangible property belonging to another person (or business) recklessly, or damages tangible property “negligently in the employment of fire, explosives or other dangerous means.”
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New Jersey Law FAQS: What crimes are eligible for expungement? NJ Expungement of Records Lawyer, Freehold, Monmouth, County, New Jersey Why You Should Have Your Criminal Record Expunged Unfortunately, many employers, and educational institutions place a stigma on any person who has been arrested let alone convicted of a crime. A prior criminal conviction can [...]
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