Daily Archives - March 15, 2016

Malicious Mischief Case And It’s Possible Challenges

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:06:07+00:00Destroying or even damaging any person’s property in any way is against the law. The Penal Code puts this offense under the misdemeanor section, but do not be fooled – despite being a misdemeanor, an offender may be risking to spend up to 6 months in county jail. With that said, there are plenty of variations of things that may eventually result in destroying or damaging a person’s property. First of all, it is important to understand that damage may be caused by negligence or intentionally. Sure enough, if the act was intentional, legal penalties are going to be a whole lot more severe. So what can be considered an act of malicious mischief? Well, drawing graffiti on walls is a good example, setting off a fire alarm in any public institution without there being a fire is also malicious mischief, puncturing car tires, throwing a person’s phone in the river, even...

Avoiding Jail Time In Grand Theft Case: A Real Deal Or Not?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:06:31+00:00It is no secret that Lindsay Lohan is very well known for her extravagant behavior, numerous drug and alcohol scandals as well as criminal behavior. Still, she is a celebrity and most people are used to thinking that the law is different for the celebrities, meaning it works in a different way. Well, it is not true. Lindsay Lohan was caught on the scene and charged with a grand theft crime when she was stealing a necklace that was worth approximately $2 500 in a local jewelry shop. Lindsay herself claims that the shop was actually lending her the necklace, but if she is going to be found guilty, she may be facing up to 3 years in prison. Sure enough, the final verdict is going to be based on number of factors, including all circumstances of the crime, past criminal records and the defendant’s behavior. Now, Lindsay is considering entering in a...