malicious mischief

The common-law misdemeanor of intentionally destroying or damaging another’s property.

• Although modern statutes predominantly make this offense a misdemeanor, a few make it a felony (depending on the nature of the property or its value). See Model Penal Code § 220.3.

— Also termed malicious mischief and trespass; malicious injury; malicious trespass; malicious damage; maliciously damaging the property of another; (in the Model Penal Code) criminal mischief. [Cases: Malicious Mischief 1. C.J.S. Malicious or Criminal Mischief or Damage to Property §§ 2–5.]

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