Depending on the property damage amount, vandalism can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony crime. You could be facing jail or prison, fines, and a permanent criminal record that could be a bar to employment or educational opportunities.
What Is The Penalty For Vandalism In Florida?
The penalties for most vandalism convictions are as follows:
Second-degree misdemeanor – Up to 60 days in jail or probation and a $500 fine
First-degree misdemeanor – Up to a year in jail or probation and a $1,000 fine
Third-degree felony – Up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine
If you’ve been charged with a vandalism crime in Broward or Palm Beach counties, you owe it to yourself to discuss your case with a criminal defense lawyer. Contact our criminal defense lawyer, Matt Shafran today.
Fort Lauderdale: (954) 845-0505
West Palm Beach: (954) 260-5228
To keep reading this article, visit the link in our BIO and select BLOG.
https://www.weinsteininjurylawyer.com/what-are-the-penalties-for-car-vandalism-in-florida/
#carvandalism #vandalism #misdemeanor #criminaldefense #criminaldefenseattorney #legalteam #lawyer #LawyersofInstagram #LawFirm #weinsteinlegal #BetterCallShaf #PalmBeach #WestPalmBeach #FortLauderdale #FtLauderdale #BrowardCounty #PalmBeachCounty
