Damaging another person’s property in Arizona may be severely punished. If you are charged with Criminal Damage, you could face anywhere between a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 4 Felony, depending on a variety of factors.
There are six different ways in which criminal damage can be committed pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1602:
Criminal damage is punished in different ways pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1602(B):
In determining the value of the damage caused, Courts include reasonable labor costs, reasonable material costs, and any other reasonable costs that are attributed to equipment used to abate or repair the damage to the property.
If you are convicted of a Class 4 Felony, you face 1 year to 3.75 years in prison. You can be placed on probation for up to 4 years, and you face a maximum fine of $150,000 plus surcharges.
If you are convicted of a Class 5 Felony, you face 6 months to 2.5 years in prison. You can be placed on probation for up 3 years, and you face a maximum fine of $150,000 plus surcharges.
If you are convicted of a Class 6 Felony, you face 4 months to 2 years in prison. You can be placed on probation for up to 3 years, and you face a maximum fine of $150,000 plus surcharges.
A conviction for any felony leads to the loss of your civil rights, including your right to possess a firearm. A felony conviction can never be removed from your record and can lead to difficulties obtaining employment, loans, housing, work, and licensing.
If you are convicted of a Class 1 Misdemeanor then you face a maximum punishment of up to 6 months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500 plus surcharges, and up to 3 years of probation.
If you are convicted of a Class 2 Misdemeanor then you face a maximum punishment of up to 4 months in jail, up to $750 fine plus surcharges, and up to 2 years of probation.
As with a felony, a misdemeanor conviction cannot be removed from your record and a conviction can lead to difficulties obtaining work, loans, housing, and licensing.
If you are charged with Criminal Damage, regardless of the classification, you need the help of an aggressive and experienced attorney. The consequences of a conviction are very real, and the best way to defend yourself is to start early. The attorneys at AZ Defenders have decades of experience in defending criminal cases and can help you obtain the best possible result in your case. Call today at 480-456-6400 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation for your Criminal Damage case.
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