How serious is a malicious mischief charge?
The level of charge is based on the value of the property destruction: • Damage under $50, malicious mischief in the 3rd degree, a misdemeanor • Damage $50 to $250, malicious mischief in the 3rd degree, a gross misdemeanor • Damage $250 to $1,500, malicious mischief in the 2nd degree, a Class C felony • Damage over $1500, malicious mischief in the 1st degree, a Class B felony
