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Criminal Damage to Property Charges in Illinois

December 8, 2015

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

The crime of criminal damage to property is defined in Illinois by 720 ILCS 5/21-1 as follows. Criminal damage to property is commonly thought of as “vandalism” but can also cover other offenses in Illinois.

Criminal Mischief Charges in Iowa

December 8, 2015

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Iowa Code Section 716 defines the crime of criminal mischief as any damage, defacing, alteration, or destruction of property is criminal mischief when done intentionally by one who has no right to so act. In essence, criminal mischief in Iowa is what we more commonly call vandalism.