Property whose value can be anywhere from zero to millions of dollars; criminal mischief involves the damage of property of value.
“The reason that that is, be it right or wrong, is that the act of criminal mischief is just the act of breaking something of value, or damaging something of value. There's nothing in the elements of a criminal offense, criminal mischief charge that doesn't have to be of value to another person.”
“criminal mischief involves the damage of property of value, and it can be any value, it's anywhere from zero to millions of dollars. The level of criminal mischief charge will depend on the amount of damage done and the cost to replace it. But yes, in Colorado, you can be charged for breaking your own things.”
Alexis explains: "criminal mischief involves the damage of property of value, and it can be any value, it's anywhere from zero to millions of dollars. The level of criminal mischief charge will depend on the amount of damage done and the cost to replace it. But yes, in Colorado, you can be charged for breaking your own things."
Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip ↗Alexis explains: "The reason that that is, be it right or wrong, is that the act of criminal mischief is just the act of breaking something of value, or damaging something of value. There's nothing in the elements of a criminal offense, criminal mischief charge that doesn't have to be of value to another person."
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