![]() It is a Class B felony.Īshbach Law Offices, LLC represents those charged with Malicious Mischief in the First, Second or Third Degree charges arising out of Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe, and the rest of Snohomish County, Washington. Malicious Mischief First Degree (RCW 9A.48.070) is malicious mischief where the property damaged is valued at more than $5000. Malicious Mischief Second Degree (RCW 9A.48.080) is malicious mischief where the property damaged is valued at more than $750. It is a punishable by up to 365 days in jail and a $5000 fine. ![]() Malicious Mischief Third Degree (RCW 9A.48.090) is malicious mischief where the property damaged is valued at less than or equal to $750, including a value of zero. ![]() Basically, this means you must know that property is not entirely yours (so a husband damaging community property can be liable), and knowingly damage that property with an “evil purpose.” Whichever the degree, the basic elements remain the same: a person must knowingly and maliciously cause physical damage to the property of another. Recently, the dollar value has changed to reflect inflation that has occurred since the laws were last modified. What separates the degrees of crime severity is the dollar value of the property that was damaged. The First and Second Degrees of Malicious Mischief are felonies, while Third Degree is a gross misdemeanor. ![]() From most to least serious, they are: Malicious Mischief in the First Degree, Malicious Mischief in the Second Degree, and Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree. In Washington, there are three degrees of the Malicious Mischief. ![]() Overview of Malicious Mischief Charges and Allegations in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville and the Rest of Snohomish County, Washington, as well as Skagit County and King County Have you been charged with a Malicious Mischief charge? Contact Ashbach Law Offices today for a free consultation Malicious Mischief (First, Second and Third Degrees) ![]()
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