Utah Vandals Quote the Bible, Amongst Other Things

Some Bible-quoting vandals recently struck in a northern Utah neighborhood, causing an undisclosed amount of damage to various properties.

Messages Range From Spiritual to Obscene

The vandals, armed with green spray paint, weren’t feeling solely religious however. One woman’s home had a sexually obscene message spray painted on its garage door. The other vandalism took place on another private residence, two cars and an LDS church house.

What is Criminal Mischief?

Vandalism may also be referred to as criminal mischief. A person commits the crime of criminal mischief if he intentionally:

• Damages
• Defaces or
• Destroys

the property of another. Criminal mischief can result in vandals being charged with anything from a class B misdemeanor to a second-degree felony, depending on the circumstances surrounding the vandalism.

Graffiti Can Be a Favorite for Vandals

Graffiti is another form of vandalism. Graffiti can be:

• Printing
• Writing
• Spraying
• Scratching
• Affixing or
• Inscribing

anything on any surface without the owner’s permission. Graffiti also ranges from a class B misdemeanor to a second-degree felony depending on the cost of property damage. For example, if the damage caused amounts to less than $300, it would be a class B misdemeanor. On the other hand, property damage over $5000 would be a second-degree felony. Vandals who resort to using graffiti can face both financial and criminal penalties.

Let a Utah Juvenile Defense Attorney Represent Your Child

If you have a child who has been charged with any criminal activities, it is important to consult a Utah juvenile defense attorney. Let an experienced attorney guide you through the challenging court system, instead of trying navigate it on your own. An attorney can help you have some piece of mind while you are supporting your child through a difficult time.