Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Vandalism of private proporty
Recently my truck was parked on my driveway in my front yard, It was ''egged'' vandalized and I know who was at fault, what is the offence for this if I were to press charges?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Vandalism of private proporty
You can try to get vandalism charges brought, and/or sue in small claims for the cost of repaint.
Re: Vandalism of private proporty
First you cannot press charges. You can choose to either report it to the police, for an investigation, or not report it to the police. Reporting the incident to the police will result in the police investigating, and the deciding whether the evidence should be taken to the district attorney for review. The district attorney than determines whether there is sufficient evidence to support a criminal complaint. Once the incident is reported to the police you have little control over what action is taken. This type of vandalism from your description would most likely be charged as a misdemeanor.
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