New Jersey Criminal Mischief Lawyers
Criminal mischief is typically defined by a person causing damage to the tangible property of another individual. Criminal mischief charges can be third- or fourth-degree crimes typically based on the extent of the damage. These different degrees of crime carry different penalties for a conviction, but any charge of criminal mischief can have a negative effect on a person’s permanent record.
If you or someone you know has been charged with criminal mischief, it’s important that you have tenacious legal assistance in your defense. Contact the knowledgeable, aggressive New Jersey criminal mischief attorneys of the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet, LLC, today by calling 732-503-8968 to discuss how we can help reduce or remove the charges against you.
Potential Penalties for Criminal Mischief
If you are convicted of criminal mischief in New Jersey, you could face a number of serious legal consequences. If the damage to the property is between $200 and $500, you will likely be charged with a fourth-degree crime, whereas if the property damage exceeds $500 but is less than $75,000, you will probably face a third-degree charge. Potential penalties include:
- Up to 18 months in prison for a fourth-degree conviction
- Up to 5 years in prison for a third-degree conviction
- Mandatory community service
- Monetary fines, generally up to the amount of property damage
These consequences can affect the rest of a person’s life, so it is important to have a strong legal defense if you have been accused of criminal mischief.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know is facing charges of criminal mischief, an experienced New Jersey criminal mischief lawyer of the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet, LLC, can help you protect your rights. contact our offices today at 732-503-8968 to learn more about your legal options.
