{"id":231,"date":"2016-08-04T17:12:13","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T17:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2017-03-16T20:38:18","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T20:38:18","slug":"the-laws-surrounding-graffiti-crimes-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/the-laws-surrounding-graffiti-crimes-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"The Laws Surrounding Graffiti Crimes in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Indianapolis Criminal Defense 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Graffiti can be quite stunning, but it can only be appropriate in the right setting. For instance, graffiti murals and paintings are a popular trend right now for commercial venues and businesses. But if graffiti is not welcomed, it becomes a legal issue. When a person graffiti\u2019s public or private property, whether commercial or residential, they are committing a crime in the eyes of Indiana law. This type of graffiti is a form of property damage that falls under the crime of criminal mischief. <\/p>\n

Criminal Mischief Charges<\/h1>\n

Criminal mischief is defined as \u201crecklessly, knowingly, or intentionally causing damage or defacement to a property without their consent.\u201d A person found guilty of such charges can face jail time, court fees, fines, and additional court-ordered penalties. But the extent of criminal charges for property damage offenses depends on the total value of damage. For instance, if a kid spray paints the side of a park bench, and the damage equals out to $200, the charges would be less serious; whereas, if a person graffiti\u2019s an entire school playground and the damages add up to thousands of dollars, the criminal charges will be more serious. <\/p>\n

Depending on the circumstances, a person facing criminal mischief charges for graffiti can be convicted of either a Level 6 Felony, Class A Misdemeanor, Class B Misdemeanor, or Class C Misdemeanor. Criminal mischief charges can be a Level 6 Felony if the damage was done to a school, church, community center, or a property adjacent to any of these, and the property damages are valued over $2,500. Criminal mischief charges can be a Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor if the property damages are valued less than $250.<\/p>\n

It is important to retain the services of an experience criminal defense lawyer to increase your chances of reducing or dismissing charges and penalties for graffiti crimes. <\/p>\n

Indianapolis Criminal Defense<\/h2>\n

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David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to discuss your criminal mischief charges in Indiana. As an aggressive and experienced Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer<\/a>, he will work around the clock to obtain a more favorable outcome for you. Schedule a free initial consultation to learn your options for criminal defense. Call 317-636-7514, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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