PC §305(A) - DESTRUCTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Destruction of Government Property: Any act of willfully damaging, defacing, or destroying property owned, leased, or controlled by a government entity without proper authorization.
Government Property: Any tangible or intangible item owned, leased, or controlled by federal, state, local, or municipal government entities, including but not limited to buildings, vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure.
Willfully: Acting intentionally and with a purpose to commit the act in question.
Government Entity: Any federal, state, local, or municipal agency, department, or organization.

Willful Destruction of Government Property:
- It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully damage, deface, or destroy government property without proper authorization.
Vandalism of Government Property:
- It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully deface government property with graffiti or other inscribed materials without proper authorization.
Arson of Government Property:
- It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn any government property.
Tampering with Government Equipment:
- It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully tamper with, disable, or otherwise interfere with the operation of government equipment or infrastructure.

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.
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:

40 SECONDS OF JAIL TIME.

$4,000.00

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