A Juvenile Charged With Vandalism May Face Hefty Punishments
Is it Graffiti Art or Vandalism?
Is it Graffiti Art or Vandalism? Spend any time driving in Los Angeles, and you are bound to see it. Whether it is on a freeway overpass, on the side of a run-down building, or on the face of a billboard, you can find graffiti all over Southern California. Some of it is tagging to mark gang territory and some of it the result of bored teenagers looking to leave…
Read More3 Defenses An Attorney Can Use If You Are Facing Vandalism Charges In Orange County – California Penal Code 594
3 Defenses An Attorney Can Use If You Are Facing Vandalism Charges In Orange County - California Penal Code 594 What you think is a harmless prank could actually result in serious criminal charges against you. It's Halloween and you decided to egg your friend's house as a joke. This is harmless, right? You and your college roommate prank a rival university by removing parts of the founder's statue and…
Read MoreI Was Arrested For Vandalism, Can I Avoid Jail Time? PC 594
I Was Arrested For Vandalism, Can I Avoid Jail Time? PC 594 California Penal Code section 594(a) explains that anyone who maliciously commits one of three acts on another’s property is guilty of vandalism: 1. Deface property with graffiti or some other material 2. Damage the property of another; OR 3. Destroy the property of another Vandalism is classified as a “wobbler” crime. This means the district attorney has the…
Read MoreHow Can I Remove My Vandalism Conviction off My Record – PC 594 & 640.5; 640.6
How Can I Remove My Vandalism Conviction off My Record - PC 594 & 640.5; 640.6 Under Penal Code section 594, vandalism is the defacement of another’s property. The most common types of vandalism are graffiti and the destruction of property, such as mailboxes. No matter the circumstances of your crime—whether you were lashing out at someone who wronged you, blowing off steam, or just participating in wayward acts of…
Read MoreVandalism at Irvine High School
Vandalism at Irvine High School Brian Martinez a reporter for the OC Register reported recently, that on Thursday of this week, vandals had vandalized Irvine High School which was confirmed on Friday. The vandalism consisted of spray paint of words and drawings and apparently from members of a rival school. The Irvine police department and district officials have some leads however no arrests have been made at this time. The…
Read MoreWhat if I got arrested for vandalism, what does the prosecution need to prove and what is the punishment?
What if I got arrested for vandalism, what does the prosecution need to prove and what is the punishment? To prove that the defendant is guilty of vandalism in Los Angeles, the People must prove that: 1. The defendant maliciously defaced with graffiti or with other inscribed material, damaged, or destroyed real or personal property;and; 2. The defendant did not own the property;and;3. The amount of damage caused by the…
Read MoreA Juvenile Charged With Vandalism May Face Hefty Punishments
A Juvenile Charged With Vandalism May Face Hefty Punishments The charge of vandalism is one of the most common crimes charged against juveniles in California. Vandalism can be anything from graffiti to slashing another’s tires or keying a car. Although the property damage may be minor, the consequences to a juvenile convicted of vandalism, may be immense. Under California Penal Code Section 594, a person may be guilty of vandalism…
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