Property Crimes
Criminal Damage to Property
A person can be convicted of first degree criminal damage to property if they
knowingly interfere with another person’s property in a way that would endanger
another person’s life. The punishment for this crime receives a felony conviction
and 1 to 10 years in prison.
Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree
Second Degree Criminal Damage to Property occurs when a person does one of the
following:
- A person intentionally damages another person’s property with damage
totaling more than $500
- Intentionally damaging property with explosives or fire
- Starts a fire on another person’s property with intent to damage it
A conviction on any of these three will receive a felony conviction and 1 to
5 years in prison.
Trespassing
A person can be convicted of trespassing if they do one of the following:
- Intentionally causes damage to another person’s property totaling
over $500
- Knowingly interferes with possession or use of another’s property
- Enters another person’s property with an unlawful intention
- Entering anther’s property after receiving notice that such entry
is forbidden
- Remains on the property after the owner has requested that they leave
The punishment for trespassing is treated as a misdemeanor and therefore only
holds a maximum of a 12 month jail sentence. Without a lawyer, you could
face serious jail time and outrageous fees. The Law Offices of Geerdes and Kim,
LLC, can help you avoid severe sentences. Call us now for a free consultation. Criminal
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