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Criminal mischief is the willful and malicious damaging of another person’s property, including, but not limited to, acts of graffiti and other acts of vandalism. The term property includes both real property and personal property.
Penalties for Criminal Mischief
Depending on the circumstances of the case, criminal mischief in Florida can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. According to Florida Statutes § 806.13…-
If the damage to property is $200 or less, criminal mischief is a 2nd degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in county jail, up to 6 months of reporting probation, and/or up to $500 in fines
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If the damage to property is more than $200 but less than $1,000, criminal mischief is a 1st degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in county jail, 1 year of reporting probation, and/or up to $1,000 in fines.
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If the damage to property is over $1,000, the offense of criminal mischief becomes a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in state prison, 5 years of reporting probation, and/or up to $5,000 in fines.