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According to the California Vandalism Law, under Penal Code 594, the definition of vandalism is, "Every person who maliciously commits any of the following acts:
- Defaces with graffiti or other inscribed material
- Damages or
- Destroys the real or personal property of another
- According to the LAPD, most vandals are young people -- from grade schoolers to teens to young adults -- who damage property for one or more of the following reasons:
Boredom
Anger
Revenge
Defiance
Alliance
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Vandalism can also be tied to hate crimes, for example in LA County police are investigating a case of graffiti vandalism that targeted supporters of Barack Obama. Vandals painted swastikas and racial slurs on Obama supporters' property.
There are vandals, specifically environmental vandals, who can cause major damage, destroy homes and sometimes endanger lives. Groups such as the Environmental Liberation Front (ELF) vandalise housing developments, auto malls and other destruction of property.
Vandalism can be a controversial topic however, because there is a debate for some as to whether certain forms of graffiti can be artistic.
Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Vandalism Attorney. If you have been charged with Vandalism in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.
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Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Vandalism Attorney. If you have been charged with Vandalism in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.
MATT wrote
im charged with section p594a in LA, never been charged with vandalism before, what am I facing?
Posted February 17, 2009
Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez wrote
In California, vandalism is considered a "wobbler." That means that it could either be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount of damage. While the Judge could put you in jail for either, it's much more likely that jail time would be given for a felony. However, given that he has no criminal history, it's not likely that he would go to jail. Much more likely would be probation and restitution (money) paid to the city or state for the damage.
Posted November 03, 2008
Kelly D. wrote
My brother was arrested for defacing government property when he got caught spray painting a bridge. He has never been arrested before. Is he going to go to jail?
Posted November 03, 2008
by Attorney_Stephen_G_Rodriguez
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