Criminal mischief becomes a felony at $1,000.  Criminal Mischief is when you damage someone’s property on purpose.  If that damage exceeds $1,000, you can be looking at probation or more than one year in a commitment facility.  Trick-or-treating is tough if you are behind bars. Egging a car can be a felony.  If the paint on the car is damaged, the cost could be more than $1,000 to repair.  Thus Halloween high jinks can result in jail time. For a guide about the law for youth and parents, go to http://www.sjso.org/media/Know%20the%20Law%20Booklet.pdf.  Ignorant does not equal innocent, even if you are underage. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween. Read More