Criminal Mischief charge, Florida

In the State of Florida, a Criminal Mischief charge is governed by Florida Statute 806.13. The charge of Criminal Mischief may be a Misdemeanor or a Felony Offense. If the damage to the property is $200.00 or less, it is a 2nd Degree Misdemeanor offense punishable up o 60 days in a county jail. If the damage to the property is greater then $200.00 but less than $1,000.00, it is a 1st Degree Misdemeanor offense punishable up to one year in a county jail. If the damage exceeds $1000.00, it is a Felony offense punishable up to a prison sentence.

If a charge is a Misdemeanor, you may not have to appear in court. You will have numerous options available to you if you are charged with a criminal mischief charge.

These options include:

1. Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP)
2. Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI)
3. Plea to a withhold adjudication (no conviction)
4. Getting the charge reduced to lower offense.
5. Going to Trial, either by Judge or Jury.

Every case is different. Therefore, it is imperative that you speak with an experienced criminal attorney immediately. I have over 19 years of criminal defense experience, and I have represented 4,000 clients accused of various crimes.

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