Union County Defense Lawyers: Criminal Mischief
Individuals often believe that criminal mischief is a minor offense. The truth is, however, that it only takes $500 of damage for an individual to be indicted for a felony offense of criminal mischief. No one needs to take this risk when a knowledge defense attorney from Union County – those at the Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall – has a good chance of avoiding an indictment and/or reducing the charges to something that will not leave a criminal record. The legal staff at the firm includes Thomas V. Campo, a former County prosecutor with 15 years experience, Colin Bonus, a skilled criminal lawyer of almost 30 years and Jonathan F. Marshall, a former prosecutor with 17 years in practice. One of the attorneys is available for consultation free of charge 24/7 at 1-877-450-8301. Insure that your next move is the right one by speaking to an attorney now.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 2C:17-3, New Jersey’s criminal mischief statute, an individual may be found guilty if he engages in two varieties of conduct. The prohibited conduct includes: (1) intentionally causing damage to property of another or doing so recklessly or negligently by means of fire, explosives or other dangerous means; or (2) endangering a person or their property as a result of intentionally tampering with property. Criminal mischief is a Third Degree Crime punishable by up to 5 years in jail if it involves pecuniary loss of $2,000 or more. It is a Fourth Degree Offense punishable by up to 18 months in jail if the loss is in excess of $500 but less than $2,000. If the loss is less than $500, then the charge is a disorderly persons offense. There also special provisions concerning damage to research facilities (Third Degree), air traffic equipment and facilities (Second, Third or Fourth Degree depending on severity), and graves and remains (Third Degree).
You are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Jonathn F. Marshall for legal assistance concerning your Union County criminal mischief charge. A lawyer at the firm would be happy to assist you.
The Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall, 216 North Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016, represents individuals charged or arrested for criminal mischief in the municipal courts of Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Linden, Rahway, Summit, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, Westfield, Springfield, Union, Hillside, Garwood, Plainfield and New Providence, and the Union County Superior Court, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201.
