Vandalism is a Crime
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Vandalism is the destruction of public or private property without the property owner’s permission. Based on severity and type, vandalism can lead to jail or fines. This slide explains types of vandalism and penalties. To know more, call 212-564-2440 or send mails at paul@petruslaw.com Visit http://www.petruslaw.com/ for more information.
Vandalism is a Crime
- 1. Phone: 212.564.2440 paul@petruslaw.com www.petruslaw.com Disclaimer: The tips in this presentation are general in nature. Please use your discretion while following them. The author does not guarantee legal validity of the tips contained herein. Vandalism is a Crime
- 2. Vandalism ? Vandalism is the destruction of public or private property without the property owner’s permission. ? Vandalism is a crime, and can lead to jail or fines.
- 4. Breaking Glass ? Breaking windows of a building or car without the owner’s permission is vandalism.
- 5. Graffiti ? Graffiti includes painting on buildings, walls, buses and trains.
- 6. Arson ? Arson is a subset of vandalism, and is destroying property with fire. ? Vandalism is willingly destroying or defacing property, and arson falls within that definition.
- 7. Littering ? Throwing and leaving trash on public grounds is vandalism.
- 8. Egging ? Egging is usually done as a prank, but it is considered vandalism by law.
- 9. Penalties ? Jail and Fines: Depends on the seriousness of the damage. ? Restitution: Money paid to the property owner for the damage. ? Probation: Often punishment for a first-time vandalism offender.
- 10. New York Criminal Defense Attorney ? Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney if you are charged with vandalism. ? Paul D. Petrus, Jr., a criminal defense lawyer in NYC has experience in criminal defense cases.
- 11. Contact Us: Paul D. Petrus, Jr. New York Criminal Defense Attorney The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3601,New York, NY 10118 Ph. No.212-564-2440 Email: paul@petruslaw.com www.petruslaw.com