Charged with Criminal Mischief in New Jersey?

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Criminal mischief is a property damage crime that can be a serious charge. a criminal mischief charge and arrest may result from a domestic dispute, road range indecent, or vandalism.

Some other examples of Criminal Mischief are damaging someone else’s property through fire or explosives and a tenant damaging an apartment when there are eviction proceedings taking place. Many times people will damage the property of others out of anger or neglect.

Whatever happened, now that you are facing a criminal penalty in court, you need an experienced defense lawyer on your side to work through you case, and help you get the best outcome. Please contact me for a case evaluation today.

New Jersey Criminal Mischief Laws

According to New Jersey criminal law, Criminal Mischief is when someone knowingly damages the property of someone else without consent from the owner. The punishment depends on what type of property was damaged and the dollar value of the damage.

(See New Jersey criminal law sec. 17-3)

Criminal Mischief - Penalties in New Jersey

Criminal Mischief is a Disorderly Person’s Offense if the damage to property was valued at less than $500 which means that a conviction can result in up to 30 days jail, a fine of up to $500, restitution for the price of the damage, probation and/or community service.

If the criminal Mischief damage was valued between $500 and $1,999 it is a fourth degree charge which could result in up to 18 months in prison.

If the criminal Mischief damage was valued at more than $2,000 it is a third degree charge which could result in up to 5 years in prison.

Certain situations of Criminal Mischief are penalized more severely under New Jersey Law. If your case involves tampering with a research facility, an airport, a traffic sign, a grave, graffiti, or interference with certain public services the penalty for your charge may be more severe than listed above. Please call for a consultation for details.

What Can You Do to Help Me with My Criminal Mischief Charge?

In order to defend you I would like to learn more about your specific Criminal Mischief case facts. I offer a free consultation where I can review your case and discuss the details with you. Together we can come up with a plan on how we are going to proceed and determine what needs to happen next. The legal process can be lengthy and confusing and you need someone you can count on to put your best interest first.

How Will a Free Consultation Help Me?

It is important to consult with me so I can personally review your case and determine your exposure level if you decided to take your case to trial. I have helped many people fight Criminal Mischief and similar charges; you can have confidence that there is someone on your side fighting for your rights.

Please contact me at my law office to speak to be about your  charges. I'll offer you my legal advice and suggestions as to what your options are, and how I can help.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

J. Matthew Reisig, Attorney at Law

(732) 625-9660

J. Matthew Reisig & Associates
One Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728

We represent clients in every criminal court across New Jersey.