criminal mischief

Frequency: 3.50.8 per million words

A specific legal term for intentional damage to property.

mischiefADJECTIVE + mischief

Categories:

criminal

Examples (10)

  • The suspect was charged with criminal mischief after vandalizing the park.
  • Acts of criminal mischief often result in significant property damage.
  • The police are investigating a series of criminal mischief incidents in the neighborhood.
  • Property owners can seek restitution for damages caused by criminal mischief.
  • He pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and received a suspended sentence.
  • The law defines criminal mischief as intentional destruction of property.
  • Juveniles committing criminal mischief may face community service.
  • Insurance policies often cover losses due to criminal mischief.
  • The city council discussed measures to prevent criminal mischief.
  • Enhanced security cameras aim to deter criminal mischief in public areas.