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Criminal Damage to Property

First Degree – O.C.G.A. 16-7-22.

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 Degree O.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.

 

 

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