PL 145.15 · Article 145
Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree
This felony applies when the damage exceeds $1,500, or the property is a motor vehicle over $1,500, or damage was caused by releasing a noxious substance.
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- You damaged another person's property.
- The damage exceeded $1,500, or another statutory trigger applied.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The damage estimate does not reach $1,500.
- You did not cause the damage.
- You had a right to act as you did.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class D Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 7 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
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