PC §305 - DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY

CLASS E MISDEMEANOR

Section 1: Definitions

1. Destruction of Property: Any act of willfully damaging, defacing, or destroying another person’s property without consent.

2. Property: Any tangible or intangible item owned by an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity, including but not limited to buildings, vehicles, personal belongings, and public utilities.

3. Willfully: Acting intentionally and with a purpose to commit the act in question.

Section 2: Offenses

1. Willful Destruction of Property:

   • It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully damage, deface, or destroy another person’s property without the owner’s consent.

2. Vandalism:

   • It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully deface property with graffiti or other inscribed materials without the owner’s consent.

3. Destruction of Public Property:

   • It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully damage, deface, or destroy property owned by the public or the government.

4. Arson:

   • It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn any structure, forest land, or property.

REFERENCE PC §300 - ARSON AS WELL FOR CRITERIAS OF THE OFFENSE.

Section 5: Exceptions

1. Emergency Situations:

   • This code shall not apply to actions taken in good faith during emergency situations where immediate action is required to prevent harm, and the damage is a necessary consequence of addressing the emergency.

2. Lawful Authority:

   • This code shall not apply to law enforcement, emergency, or government personnel performing their official duties within the scope of their employment and in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

Penalties

Penalties for assault charges can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the offense. They may include:

JAIL TIME

20 SECONDS OF JAIL TIME.

BOND SET

$2,000.00