Criminal Mischief
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to life in prison (for damage over $300,000)
Criminal Mischief under Texas Penal Code § 28.03 involves intentionally or knowingly damaging or destroying another's tangible property, tampering with property to cause loss, or making markings on property (graffiti). Penalties scale by the dollar amount of damage — similar to the theft scale: under $100 is Class C; $100–$749 is Class B; $750–$2,499 is Class A; and higher amounts are felonies of increasing degree. Offenders may also face civil restitution.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Damage to government property (e.g., marking on monument) | Class A Misdemeanor minimum regardless of amount | § 28.03(f) |
| Damage to place of worship or cemetery | Elevated by one degree above standard penalty | § 28.03(f)(2) |
| Damage targeted at a protected class (hate crime) | Elevated by one degree under hate crime statute | § 12.47 |
| Prior criminal mischief conviction | May support enhanced punishment under § 12.42–12.43 | § 12.43 |
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