Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

Sentencing depends on several factors including your criminal history and the value of the property alleged to be damaged.

Criminal Damage to property can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the property value. Disturbing the peace while intoxicated is generally a misdemeanor.

Simple Criminal Damage to Property where the value is under $500 carries a potential six month jail sentence plus a $1000 fine. Criminal Damage to property where the value is over $500, the sentence can be a fine of $1000 plus jail time up to two years.