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Damage to Property

Criminal Damage to Property in Minneapolis

Defense for Property Damage Charges in MN

The charge of damage to property, including those involving arson, is a serious allegation that could carry lifelong effects. The Minneapolis attorneys at Brockton D. Hunter P.A. have represented clients across the state of Minnesota for over 15 years and are available to fight for you. Damage to property is divided into four degrees with their own punishments.

1st Degree Criminal Damage to Property

First Degree Criminal Damage to Property happens when one damages another’s physical property and:

  • The damage caused a reasonably foreseeable risk of bodily harm;
  • The property belonged to a common carrier (such as the light rail or metro transit) and the damage impairs service to the public;
  • The damage reduces the value of the property by more than $1,000; or
  • The damage reduces the value of the property by more than $500 and the defendant has already been convicted of criminal damage to property within the last 3 years.
  • The maximum penalty for first degree criminal damage is 5 years, a $10,000 fine, or both.

Criminal Damage to Property 2nd Degree

Second Degree Criminal Damage to Property happens when a person damages property that reduces the value of the property by more than $500 but less than $1,000 and they do so because of the property owner’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. This crime is a felony with a maximum penalty of one year and one day in jail, a fine of $3,000, or both.

3rd Degree Criminal Damage to Property

Third Degree Criminal Damage to Property happens when a person damages property and reduces the value of the property by more than $500 but less than $1,000. The maximum penalty is not more than a year, a $3,000 fine, or both. Third Degree Criminal Damage to Property is a gross misdemeanor.

4th Degree Criminal Damage to Property

Fourth Degree Criminal Damage to Property occurs when a person intentionally damages property under any other circumstances. This crime is a misdemeanor.

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Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their case might be.

  • Reduced STATE OF MINNESOTA v. N.J.: Client Charged With Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree Dui Pleads to Reduced Charge of Misdeameanor Four

    N. J. Was charged with Third Degree DUI in Hennepin County after a blood test showed his blood alcohol content was .25, more than 3x the legal limit.

  • Not Guilty STATE v. M.O.: Trial Results in Not Guilty Verdict on Most Serious Domestic Assault Charges

    M.O. was accused of assaulting his wife in their St. Paul home. A military veteran and former Federal Agent, M.O. had extensive training in calming dangerous situations and disarming suspects.

  • Reduced STATE v. T.C.: Client Convicted of 1st Degree Assault Avoids Additional 74 Months in Prison

    T.C. was arrested in Rochester, Minnesota in Olmsted County and charged with First Degree Assault. T.C.

  • Dropped STATE v. D.B.: Brock Hunter Gets Dwi Charges Dropped and License Revocation Rescinded

    Brock’s client was suspected of driving under the influence of Vicodin. She was charged with DWI and her license was revoked under the Minnesota Implied Consent law.

  • Dropped STATE V. T.M.: Self-Defense Argument Results in Hung Jury and All Charges Dismissed

    Brock and Ryan’s client was charged with second degree assault with a deadly weapon after an altercation.

  • Reduced State v. NS: Hennepin County 4th Degree Dwi Case

    Our client, NS, was rear ended while driving home. His blood alcohol content was measured at .12.

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