1. Injury, destruction, or substantial impairment to the use of property (other than by fire or explosion) without the consent of a person having an interest in the property. [Cases: Malicious Mischief
1. C.J.S. Malicious or Criminal Mischief or Damage to Property §§ 2–5.]
2. Injury, destruction, or substantial impairment to the use of property (other than by fire or explosion) with the intent to injure or defraud an insurer or lienholder. Cf. ARSON.