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Does vandalism count as a strike?

April 26, 2017strike vandalism

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Does vandalism count as a strike?

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It depends. Vandalism (California Penal Code section 594) is considered a wobbler, which means the prosecution can either file the case as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of the case. If defendant is convicted of misdemeanor vandalism, then it does not count as a strike because it is not a felony. Even if defendant is convicted of felony vandalism, it will not qualify as a strike because vandalism is not a serious or violent felony.