Criminal
Damage to Property in the First Degree occurs when a person
knowingly, without authority, interferes with the property
of another so as to endanger human life.
Punishment:
Felony, 1 to 10 years in prison.
Second
DegreeO.C.G.A. 16-7-23
Second
Degree Criminal Damage to Property occurs when a person commits
one of three acts: (1) intentionally damages property of another
without consent and damage exceeds $500.00; or (2) recklessly
or intentionally with fire or explosive damages property of
another; or (3) starts fire on land of another with intent
to damage.
Punishment:
Felony, 1 to 5 years in prison.
Trespass
- O.C.G.A. 16-7-21
A person
commits criminal trespass when he does one of five things: 1)
intentionally causes damage to the property of another without
his consent and the damage is less than $500.00; 2) knowingly
and maliciously interferes with possession or use of the property
of another; 3) enters upon the property of another person for
any unlawful purpose; 4) enters upon the property of another person
after receiving notice from the owner that such entry is forbidden;
or 5) remains upon the property of another person after receiving
notice from the owner to depart.
Punishment:
Misdemeanor, with up to 12 months to serve.