Pursuant to 750.377a, a charge of malicious destruction of property is the willful and malicious destruction of property consists of destroying or damaging any property that belongs to another person. If you or a loved one is being investigated for or has been charged with malicious destruction of property in Michigan, it is important that they immediately consult an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect their rights.

PENALTIES FOR MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY 

• Crimes for destruction of property valued under $200 are a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or fines in the amount of up to $500 or 3 times the value of the property
• Crimes for destruction of property valued at more than $200 but less than $1,000 are a misdemeanor by up to one year of jail and/or fines in the amount of up to $2,000 or 3 times the value of the property
• Crimes for destruction of property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $20,000 is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or fines in the amount of up to $10,000 or 3 times the value of the property
• Crimes for destruction of property valued at more than $20,000 is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and/or fines in the amount of up to $15,000 or 3 times the amount of the property

Repeat offenders being charged with malicious destruction of property face enhanced penalties for convictions.

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