Criminal Mischief - Fort Worth Criminal Mischief Lawyer

Criminal Attorney serving Fort Worth and surrounding cities

Are you or someone you know facing a criminal mischief charge in Fort Worth, Arlington or a surrounding city? If so, you need an experienced Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer who can effectively defend you. If you have been charged with criminal mischief in the Fort Worth area, it is likely that you are facing charges that, if convicted, could result in life changing circumstances. Your freedom is at risk! It is critical that you hire an attorney in Fort Worth that specializes in criminal defense.

Texas Penal Code §28.03 states that a person commits the offense of Criminal Mischief if without the effective consent of the owner:
1)  he intentionally or knowingly damages or destroys the tangible property of the owner;
2)  he intentionally or knowingly tampers with the tangible property of the owner and causes pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience to the owner or a third person; or
3)  he intentionally or knowingly makes markings, including inscriptions, slogans, drawings, or paintings, on the tangible property of the owner.

The punishment range in Texas is dependent upon the amount of pecuniary loss:

Criminal Mischief Under $50: Class C Misdemeanor

Criminal Mischief $50 to $500: Class B Misdemeanor

Criminal Mischief $500 to $1,500: Class A Misdemeanor

Criminal Mischief $1,500 to $20,000: State Jail Felony

Criminal Mischief $20,000 to $100,000: Third degree Felony

Criminal Mischief $100,000 to $200,000: Second degree Felony

Criminal Mischief over $200,000: First degree Felony

Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer

If you have been arrested and charged with criminal mischief in Fort Worth, Arlington or in Tarrant and surrounding counties, you need a skilled Fort Worth criminal lawyer. A criminal mischief conviction could carry with it the possibility of jail time. At Fulgham Law Firm P.C. our goal is to prevent jail time and to help you clear your record.

At Fulgham Law Firm P.C., you will find a Fort Worth criminal law practice focused on passionately defending the accused. Contact our Fort Worth office now at 817-877-3030 for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced Fort Worth criminal attorney.