Criminal Mischief
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-519 — damaging another's property, graded by the loss
Criminal mischief is damaging another's property intentionally or recklessly, tampering with it so as to endanger people or property, or causing a loss by deception or threat.
| Loss caused | The class |
|---|---|
| Loss causedFive thousand dollars or more | The classClass IV felony |
| Loss causedOne thousand five hundred dollars or more, less than five thousand | The classClass I misdemeanor |
| Loss causedFive hundred dollars or more, less than one thousand five hundred | The classClass II misdemeanor |
| Loss causedLess than five hundred dollars, or none | The classClass III misdemeanor |
Aiming to interrupt rail, broadband, water, gas or power is a Class III felony. A particular charge is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-519 — Criminal mischief
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.