Do you ever feel like it takes forever to pump gas? I know I have felt that way before, but I have never been told that I am taking too long while at the pump. Unfortunately for one man, someone felt he was taking too long and took their anger out on his car. According to the news report, an employee of a gas station came out to the pump to tell a man that he needed to go. She began counting down and when the man didn’t leave, she took what looked like a bat and began to hit the man’s truck. She broke one of his taillights and continued to yell at him. He immediately called the police, but no official action has been taken. If the police do decide to follow-up, the woman will probably be facing Criminal Mischief charges.
Weld County Criminal Mischief Attorney: What is the Definition of Criminal Mischief?
The Colorado law definition of Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 – is:
Basically, Criminal Mischief is the crime that is charged when property damage occurs in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County. Because the woman used a bat to damage the man’s truck, she could be facing this criminal charge.
Have you been charged with Criminal Mischief? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Criminal Mischief? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Greeley Criminal Mischief Lawyer: What is the Sentence / Punishment for Criminal Mischief?
Much like the Theft statute, Criminal Mischief can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the amount of damage caused:
| Class of Crime | Aggregate Damage of Property Harmed |
| Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | Less than $300 |
| Class 2 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | $300 to $749 |
| Class 1 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | $750 to $999 |
| Class 6 Felony Criminal Mischief | $1,000 to $4,999 |
| Class 5 Felony Criminal Mischief | $5,000 to $19,999 |
| Class 4 Felony Criminal Mischief | $20,000 to $99,999 |
| Class 3 Felony Criminal Mischief | $100,000 to $999,999 |
| Class 2 Felony Criminal Mischief | $1,000,000 or more |
Taking out the man’s taillight and denting the side of his truck could potentially be a pretty pricey fix. If the damage totaled $1,000 or more, she would be looking at a felony charge. In Greeley, Fort Morgan, and Windsor, a felony carries a potential sentence to the Colorado Department of Corrections. That’s a pretty steep price for the situation.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Criminal Mischief, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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