QUESTION
If I cracked someone’s window then fled the scene can I be charged with anything and if so when would I be notified?
Asked on Mar 26th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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Outside of a bar, I cracked someone’s windshield then fled the scene before the cops had arrived and took reports. What kind of situation am I looking at?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Malicious destruction of property is probably the charge that you are looking at.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 8:36 PM
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Vandalism.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:10 AM
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Possibly a misdemeanor vandalism charge, but it's not clear to me how they would identify you as the vandal. If charges are ever filed, you'll either be arrested (unlikely) or notified by mail.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:10 AM
Absolutely, especially if you forget you have the right to remain silent and cop yourself out. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used against you later.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:10 AM
James Edward Smith
You may get an arrest warrant or a misdemeanor summons to court.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2014 at 11:17 AM
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Malicious mischief.. damage to property. A misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2014 at 11:17 AM
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It depends. The owner of the car could sue you in civil court and they could press criminal charges against you for malicious destruction of property if the facts warrant it.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2014 at 11:16 AM
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Probably some form of property damage charge. Seek counsel.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2014 at 11:16 AM