Criminal Mischief in New JErsey NJSA 2C:17-3
What is criminal mischief in new jersey?
- Purposely or knowingly damages tangible property of another or damages it recklessly or negligently in the employment of fire, explosives or other dangerous means.
- Purposely, knowingly or recklessly tampers with tangible property of another to endanger person or property.
What degree is criminal mischief?
Third degree: if loss is $2,000 or more
Fourth degree: if loss is $500-$2,000
Disorderly Persons Offense: if loss is $500 or less
Fourth degree: if loss is $500-$2,000
Disorderly Persons Offense: if loss is $500 or less
what do I do now?
You hire our law firm to defend you against your criminal mischief charge in Superior Court or Municipal Court in Mercer County, Middlesex County, or Burlington County. We know you are scared. We know you are worried about jail. We will walk you through each step and fight for you as if you were our own brother or sister. You are not the first person we have defended against these charges. You will not be the last. We are experienced lawyers who get the job done right!
We handle criminal mischief charges in the following municipal courts:
Mercer County: Hamilton, Trenton, Ewing, Lawrence, Pennington, East Windsor, West Windsor, Hopewell, Princeton Township, Princeton Borough, Hightstown, and Robbinsville.
Middlesex County: Plainsboro, Cranbury, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, and Sayreville.
Burlington County: Bordentown, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Willingboro, Mt. Holly, Florence, and Pemberton.
We handle criminal mischief charges in the following municipal courts:
Mercer County: Hamilton, Trenton, Ewing, Lawrence, Pennington, East Windsor, West Windsor, Hopewell, Princeton Township, Princeton Borough, Hightstown, and Robbinsville.
Middlesex County: Plainsboro, Cranbury, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, and Sayreville.
Burlington County: Bordentown, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Willingboro, Mt. Holly, Florence, and Pemberton.
