Vermont § 3701 - Unlawful mischief
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3701 — Unlawful mischief, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3701. Unlawful mischief
- (a) A person who, with intent to damage property, and having no right to do so or any
reasonable ground to believe that he or she has such a right, does any damage to any
property which is valued in an amount exceeding $1,000.00 shall be imprisoned for
not more than five years or fined not more than $5,000.00, or both. (b) A person who, with intent to damage property, and having no right to do so or any
reasonable ground to believe that he or she has such a right, does any damage to any
property which is valued in an amount exceeding $250.00 shall be imprisoned for not
more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. (c) A person who, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe that he
or she has such a right, intentionally does any damage to property of any value not
exceeding $250.00 shall be imprisoned for not more than six months or fined not more
than $500.00, or both. (d) A person who, with intent to damage property, and having no right to do so or any
reasonable ground to believe that he or she has such a right, does any damage to any
property by means of an explosive shall be imprisoned for not more than five years
or fined not more than $5,000.00, or both. (e) For the purposes of this section “property” means real or personal property. (f) A person who suffers damages as a result of a violation of this section may recover
those damages together with reasonable attorney’s fees in a civil action under this
section. (Amended 1971, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. April 5, 1972.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3701
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3701 cover?
Section 3701 ("Unlawful mischief") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 3701?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3701" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3701 apply to my situation?
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