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The Penalties for Criminal Mischief in New Jersey

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Criminal mischief is a broad term that covers many types of activities considered to be dangerous and reckless. The severity of the mischief charges are directly related to the value of the property damaged, the location where the alleged criminal act took place, and the criminal history of the defendant. Anyone facing these serious charges in New Jersey would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Princeton criminal defense attorney to explore their options. New Jersey Statute 2C:17-3 states that an individual is guilty of criminal mischief if they "purposely or knowingly damages tangible property of another or damages tangible property of another recklessly or negligently in the employment of fire, explosives or other dangerous means." The degree of the charges often depends on the amount of damage caused...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on February 18, 2011 (boomark / email).