Fort Lauderdale Criminal Mischief Charges Attorney
If you were arrested for vandalism or criminal mischief in Fort Lauderdale call Guy Seligman for aggressive criminal defense. If you are a juvenile or first time offender there may be special considerations.
Speak To An Experienced Criminal Mischief And Vandalism Attorney In Fort Lauderdale
Criminal mischief is found under Florida Statute 806.13 and can be a Misdemeanor or a Felony.
Types Of Criminal Mischief Charges In Fort Lauderdale
1. If the damage to property is $200.00 or less, you will be faced with a second degree misdeneanor
Up to 60 days in county jail
Up to 6 months of probation
Up to $500.00 in fines.
2. Damage to property greater than $200.00 but less than $1,000.00,
Misdemeanor of the first degree
Up to 12 months in county jail
Up to 12 months of probation
Up to $1,000.00 in fines.
3. Damage to property is greater than $1,000.00,
Felony of the first degree
Up to 5 years in Florida State Prison
Up to 5 years of probation
Up to $5,000.00 in fines.
Possible Defense to Criminal Mischief
Juveniles and College Students
We help juvenile offenders and college students arrested on criminal mischief charges