Criminal Mischief is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person causes damage to the property of another. A man was recently charged with this crime, after a video was posted of the man peeing on a police car. According to the report, the man had decided to relieve himself on the cop car to the cheers of a crowd. The video was posted online and shared with law enforcement, who identified the man and arrested him for the act, which they perceived as insulting.
Fort Collins Criminal Mischief Attorney: Definition of Peeing Criminal Mischief in Boulder
The Boulder and Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 – is:
Because the police arrested him for this crime, there must have been some damage to the vehicle. Whether it was because the urine caused an issue or something else occurred, it must be proved that the action caused damage to the vehicle, not that it just pissed off the police (yes, pun intended).
Sentence for Criminal Mischief in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Criminal Mischief can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the amount of damage caused. If the damage caused totals less that $1,000, then it is a misdemeanor charge. If the damage caused totals $1,000 or more, the it is charged as a felony. The police would have to provide proof of the damage and the cost of repair to determine what level Criminal Mischief the man would be charged with.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Criminal Mischief, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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