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Criminal Mischief

17-A M.R.S. § 806 — damaging or tampering with another's property, a Class D crime

  • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damaging or destroying another's property with no reasonable grounds to believe there is a right to.
  • Tampering with another's property in a way that impairs its use.
  • Damaging property to collect insurance.
  • Damaging police, fire or utility property in a way that risks interrupting public service.
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Criminal mischief is a Class D crime.

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  1. 17-A M.R.S. § 806 — Criminal mischief

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.

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