I understand how easy it is to get annoyed with your neighbors. If you are unlucky enough to live next to rude or inconsiderate people in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, you may understand where the subject of this blog is coming from. According to a news report, a woman, who lived with her parents in their million-dollar home, was arrested for the equivalent of Criminal Mischief after throwing eggs at the cars parked on the street in front of their house. The incident was caught on a neighbor’s surveillance video. The woman had been battling with city hall about street parking in front the house to no avail as it is legal for a car to park on that side of the street. The woman, apparently fed up, took matters into her own hands and threw eggs at five cars. She ended up getting arrested and charged for vandalizing the cars.
Larimer County Vandalism Lawyer: What is the Definition of Criminal Mischief for Lawyers?
The Colorado definition of Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 – is:
Basically, by throwing eggs at the cars, she essentially caused damage (doesn’t have to be permanent) to the vehicles and can be held criminally culpable.
What is the Sentence for Criminal Mischief Using Eggs in Loveland, Colorado?
In Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County, Criminal Mischief can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the amount of damage caused:
|
Class of Crime |
Aggregate Damage of Property Harmed |
| Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | Less than $300 |
| Class 2 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | $300 to $749 |
| Class 1 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | $750 to $999 |
| Class 6 Felony Criminal Mischief | $1,000 to $4,999 |
| Class 5 Felony Criminal Mischief | $5,000 to $19,999 |
| Class 4 Felony Criminal Mischief | $20,000 to $99,999 |
| Class 3 Felony Criminal Mischief | $100,000 to $999,999 |
| Class 2 Felony Criminal Mischief | $1,000,000 or more |
In the case above, the woman may just have to cover the costs of getting the cars cleaned and back to their normal state, which would most likely lead to a low-level misdemeanor Criminal Mischief charge. However, if the eggs caused any other damage – dents, cracks, etc. – then the cost of the damage could add up quickly and she could be looking at a more serious level charge.