{"id":5571,"date":"2020-06-11T20:04:45","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T20:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/?page_id=5571"},"modified":"2026-09-18T05:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:28:18","slug":"mischief-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/mischief-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mischief Lawyers in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Facing a mischief charge in Toronto can be daunting, and you likely have a lot of questions right now. We\u2019re here to help you through it. <b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Strategic Criminal Defence brings the following to every case we handle:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of over 1,000 criminal cases.<\/li>\n<li>Over 120 five-star Google reviews.<\/li>\n<li>25 years of combined criminal defence experience.<\/li>\n<li>A team led by Dylan Finlay that is available 24\/7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speak to us before you talk to the police or the person who made the complaint.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>Accused of mischief? Here\u2019s what to do next<\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are three things you should and shouldn\u2019t do if you\u2019re accused of mischief in Toronto:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Do not contact the person who made the complaint,<\/b> even to apologize or explain. This can be used against you and may breach your release conditions.<\/li>\n<li><b>Take your own photos or notes if you can safely do so.<\/b> What the property looked like and what you were actually doing often matter a lot.<\/li>\n<li><b>Talk to a lawyer before responding to the charge. <\/b>Your lawyer may suggest paying for the damage early for a better outcome, but that depends on the facts of the case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Following these steps before doing anything else will help protect your legal rights and your future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>What is mischief?<\/h2>\n<p>Mischief is handled under <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/C-46\/section-430.html\">section 430 of the Criminal Code<\/a>. It covers damaging property and blocking or interfering with someone\u2019s use of property, even without any physical damage.<\/p>\n<p>Typical examples include breaking windows, spray-painting graffiti, damaging cars, tampering with computer data, or obstructing property during a protest.<\/p>\n<p><b>The property&#8217;s value and the type of mischief both affect the maximum penalty:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 25%; text-align: center;\">TYPE OF MISCHIEF<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 45%; text-align: center;\">WHAT IT MEANS<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%; text-align: center;\">MAXIMUM PENALTY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Type Of Mischief\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Mischief under $5,000<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Damaging, or interfering with, property worth $5,000 or less.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">2 years, or summary conviction (2 years less a day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Type Of Mischief\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Mischief over $5,000 (or involving a will)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Damaging, or interfering with, property worth more than $5,000.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">10 years, or summary conviction (2 years less a day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Type Of Mischief\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Mischief endangering life<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Mischief that puts someone's life at risk.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Life imprisonment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Type Of Mischief\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Mischief to computer data<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Damaging, deleting, or interfering with data.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">10 years, or summary conviction (2 years less a day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Type Of Mischief\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Hate-motivated mischief<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Mischief targeting property connected to an identifiable group, such as a place of worship, because of bias or hate.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">10 years, or summary conviction (2 years less a day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><p>Mischief is a hybrid crime. This means that the Crown prosecutor can treat it as either summary or indictable, depending on how serious they judge the situation to be. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/criminal-court-process\/\">criminal court process in Toronto<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>What happens during your mischief case?<\/h2>\n<p>Most mischief cases start when the alleged victim or a witness reports it to Toronto police. If the police arrest a suspect and do not release them, they are usually held at the Toronto South Detention Centre or the Vanier Centre for Women in Milton.<\/p>\n<p>From there, you go to a bail hearing. Bail hearings are held at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Finch Avenue West. We can represent you at this hearing. <b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The likely conditions you will face while your case is ongoing include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No contact with the alleged victim or the property involved.<\/li>\n<li>A condition to stay away from a specific location or address.<\/li>\n<li>Limits on your movements if the mischief involved a protest or public disturbance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your lawyer will work to reduce the restrictions you face.<\/p>\n<h3>Where are mischief cases heard in Toronto?<\/h3>\n<p>Most mischief cases are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice on Armoury Street. Mischief over $5,000 can be charged as a more serious offence. This gives you the option of a trial by judge and jury at the Superior Court of Justice on University Avenue. Speak to your lawyer about the best option in your case.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>Can a mischief charge be resolved without a criminal record?<\/h2>\n<p>A conviction can mean more than time in custody, restitution payments for the damage, and more. It leaves a criminal record that shows up on background checks and can affect the immigration status of non-citizens. Preventing this should be a priority.<\/p>\n<p>We often work out deals with the Crown, and most cases do not go to trial. Smaller mischief cases under $5,000 are often resolved through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/peace-bond\/\">peace bond<\/a>, especially for a first offence. Some also qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/alternative-measures-program\/\">Alternative Measures Program<\/a>. Others can even be resolved by paying for the damage in exchange for the charge being dropped.<\/p>\n<p>Cases involving places of worship, educational institutions, and war memorials, or tied to hate or bias, are treated more seriously. Repeat offences and larger dollar amounts are also harder to resolve without a criminal record.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2>What defences can beat a mischief charge?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Common defences for mischief include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lack of intent.<\/b> Mischief requires willful conduct. An accident is not mischief, even if damage occurred.<\/li>\n<li><b>Colour of right.<\/b> If you honestly believed you had a legal right to act as you did, even if you were wrong, this can be a full defence. This comes up often in landlord-tenant, neighbour, and property line disputes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mistaken identity.<\/b> In cases with protests, group activity, or security footage, it is not always clear who caused the damage.<\/li>\n<li><b>A Charter breach.<\/b> Evidence gathered in the wrong way or a statement taken improperly can lead to a reduced or dismissed charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speak to your mischief lawyer about this. We usually decide on the strongest defence after reviewing the Crown\u2019s disclosure package. This contains all the evidence against you, including security footage or witness statements.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>While past results do not guarantee future outcomes, here\u2019s what some of our recent clients have said about us:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cA true masterclass\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am extremely grateful to have had Lorant Kiss represent me\u2026It was truly a masterclass on how a lawyer should be, and I highly recommend Lorant to anyone looking for strong and capable lawyer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>\u00a0A.E.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cCare, attention, knowledge, expertise, and professionalism\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the moment I chose to hire this firm for my case, and specifically, work with Justin Marchand, I knew and felt that I was choosing the right person to handle my complex case\u2026<\/p>\n<p>I hired Justin because he displayed a tremendous amount of care, attention, knowledge, expertise, and professionalism. This man delivered on his promise! The case was resolved in a big WIN for us, and charges were withdrawn.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>C.H.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cIn a league of his own\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI honestly cannot thank Dylan Finlay enough. The case is almost over now, and watching him work has made one thing clear: he\u2019s in a league of his own. He goes above and beyond to ensure his clients get the justice they deserve. If you\u2019re looking for a lawyer who is sharp, experienced, ethical, and completely dedicated\u2014choose Dylan Finlay. You will never regret it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>C.A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2>FAQs about mischief charges<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-5571-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-5571-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-5571-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-5571-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-5571-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-23f0a7e7739d096ce .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-23f0a7e7739d096ce .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-23f0a7e7739d096ce fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"23f0a7e7739d096ce\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5571-1\" data-target=\"#23f0a7e7739d096ce\" href=\"#23f0a7e7739d096ce\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I be charged with mischief for damaging my own property?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"23f0a7e7739d096ce\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. Mischief is generally about property that isn\u2019t entirely your own. If someone else has a legal interest in the property, such as a landlord, co-owner, or lender, you can still be charged, even though you own part or all of it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-dde8495612050354e .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-dde8495612050354e .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dde8495612050354e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dde8495612050354e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5571-1\" data-target=\"#dde8495612050354e\" href=\"#dde8495612050354e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I be charged with mischief without causing any damage?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dde8495612050354e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. Blocking a road, a business entrance, or someone\u2019s use of a space can count as mischief, even if nothing was physically damaged. This is a common source of mischief charges connected to protests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-752e55584028e6831 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-752e55584028e6831 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-752e55584028e6831 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"752e55584028e6831\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5571-1\" data-target=\"#752e55584028e6831\" href=\"#752e55584028e6831\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is mischief the same as public mischief?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"752e55584028e6831\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. Mischief involves damaging or interfering with property. Public mischief is a different offence. It involves knowingly making a false statement to police that leads them to investigate a crime that never happened.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-243665f571e47979e .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5571-1 .panel-243665f571e47979e .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-243665f571e47979e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"243665f571e47979e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5571-1\" data-target=\"#243665f571e47979e\" href=\"#243665f571e47979e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will a mischief charge show on my criminal record?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"243665f571e47979e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Only a conviction shows up on your criminal record. A charge that is withdrawn, stayed, or resolved through diversion will not appear there, though it may still show up in police records.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A mischief charge means that the police believe you willfully damaged someone\u2019s property or got in the way of it. 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