Boise, Idaho, Representation for Malicious Injury to Property
Many people who have been accused of malicious injury to property worry about the impact a conviction may have on their future. They wonder about the affect on their family, or if they may face jail time.
At Berglund Law, PLLC, in Boise, Idaho, our attorney works diligently to help our clients minimize the consequences they may face. We use years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the law to help build strong defenses and make strategic decisions that protect our client's freedom.
About Malicious Injury to Property in Idaho
Malicious injury to property is the intentional and willful destruction or damaging of another's property. This crime applies to nearly any type of property, from household goods to motor vehicles but, in order to convict someone for the offense, the state must prove that the property was willfully destroyed with malicious intent.
The seriousness of the consequences often depends on the value of the items damaged. You may be charged with a misdemeanor if the damage to the property was less than $1000 or a felony if the damage to the property was greater than $1000.
Our Defense Strategy
If you have been accused of malicious injury to property, you could be facing potentially serious consequences and a large bill to replace or repair the property allegedly damaged. At Berglund Law, PLLC, our goal is to help reduce or eliminate those consequences. For example, if you have been charged with a felony, we seek getting the charge reduced to a misdemeanor or having it dropped altogether when it is charged as part of a domestic or assault charge. We also carefully review documents claiming to represent the amount of restitution owed to verify reasonableness and accuracy.
Malicious Injury to Property and Domestic Violence
Malicious injury to property is commonly charged in domestic disputes, where property is destroyed in a domestic violence situation. Many people who face charges of malicious injury to property in domestic violence situations are upset because the property destroyed belonged to them as well. Under the law, this distinction does not matter. And willingness to pay for damage done does not mean that charges will be dropped.
Contact Us
If you have been arrested for malicious injury to property, you must take action to protect your rights. To talk with a lawyer at Berglund Law, PLLC, you can call us at 208-608-5071 to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation. You may also complete our online contact form.
