If you have been charged with criminal mischief in Colorado Springs, you should seek legal representation as soon as possible. Criminal mischief is a serious charge that can carry significant penalties, including jail time and fines. A qualified lawyer can help you understand your rights and defenses, and can guide you through the criminal justice process. With an experienced attorney on your side, you can make sure that your rights are protected and that you have the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in your case.

In some cases, a criminal mischief conviction can also lead to a loss of driving privileges. It is important to remember that you are innocent until proven guilty, and that the prosecution must prove all elements of the charge against you beyond a reasonable doubt. With the help of an experienced attorney, you can fight the charges against you and protect your future.

CRS § 18-4-501

2016 Colorado Revised Statutes

(1) A person commits criminal mischief when he or she knowingly damages the real or personal property of one or more other persons, including property owned by the person jointly with another person or property owned by the person in which another person has a possessory or proprietary interest, in the course of a single criminal episode.

(2) and (3) Repealed.

(4) Criminal mischief is:

(a) A class 3 misdemeanor when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is less than three hundred dollars;

(b) A class 2 misdemeanor when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is three hundred dollars or more but less than seven hundred fifty dollars;

(c) A class 1 misdemeanor when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is seven hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand dollars;

(d) A class 6 felony when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is one thousand dollars or more but less than five thousand dollars;

(e) A class 5 felony when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is five thousand dollars or more but less than twenty thousand dollars;

(f) A class 4 felony when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is twenty thousand dollars or more but less than one hundred thousand dollars;

(g) A class 3 felony when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is one hundred thousand dollars or more but less than one million dollars; and

(h) A class 2 felony when the aggregate damage to the real or personal property is one million dollars or more.