Criminal Mischief

Criminal Mischief often occurs in the domestic violence context; however, charges of criminal mischief are not limited to domestic violence situations. Criminal mischief occurs when someone knowingly damages the property of another person or even the joint property of the accused and the alleged victim. Paying the victim for the damage caused will not negate any criminal liability you may have.

Criminal mischief can either be a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the value of the property damaged. Criminal mischief resulting in damage of less than $100 is a class 3 misdemeanor, while criminal mischief resulting in damage between $100 and $500 is a class 2 misdemeanor. Damage of $500 but less than $15,000 is a class 4 felony, while damage of more than $15,000 is a class 3 felony.

Kimberly Diego has defended numerous individuals charged with both misdemeanor and felony criminal mischief in county and district courts surrounding Denver. Whether you choose to contact Ms. Diego or not, she recommends that you contact a criminal defense attorney immediately to discuss your criminal mischief case to gain a better understanding of your situations and what defenses you may have available to you, or how best to mitigate in your case.