Philadelphia Vandalism Attorney

Vandalism, otherwise known as criminal mischief in Philadelphia, may not seem like such a big deal, but it can actually lead to more consequences than you know.

In Philadelphia, criminal mischief is considered any type of intentional damaging of private or publicly owned property. This includes any type of defacement or deliberate physical harm. You can be charged with felony or misdemeanor vandalism, depending on the estimated cost of the damage.

Damage > $5,000: 3rd degree felony and up to 7 years in prison
Damage = $1,000-$5,000: 2nd degree misdemeanor and up to 2 years in prison
Damage > $500: 3rd degree misdemeanor and up to 1 year in prison
Damage < $500: Summary misdemeanor offense and up to 90 days in jail

Remember that even if your vandalism charge is only a summary offense, it will still show up on your criminal record. You must appoint an experienced Philadelphia criminal attorney to represent you in court to protect your good name.

Any Philadelphia criminal defense attorney from our firm will investigate your case thoroughly. With one of our criminal lawyers you can rest assured that any police misconduct or break in procedure will be brought to the attention of your judge.

Your Philadelphia criminal defense attorney will also interpret the various state and local legislation to get you the best sentence possible if it is determined that a guilty conviction is likely. Contact us today to begin the next stages of your case.