Orlando Criminal Mischief Attorney - Florida Criminal Mischief Attorney

Orlando Criminal Mischief Attorney

  If you are accused of criminal mischief in Orlando you need a local Orlando criminal mischief attorney.  Attorney Heiko Moenckmeier has been practicing in Orlando since 2007.  

 What might have been a temporary lack of judgment or a practical joke can quickly spiral out of control into a serious criminal charge. An Orlando criminal mischief case with damage less than $200 will be charged by the state attorney's office as a second degree misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of up to 6 months of probation or 60 days in jail. If the alleged damages are greater than $200 but less than $1,000 the case can be charged as a first degree misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of up to 12 months of probation or a year in jail. If the alleged damages are greater than $1,000 the case can be charged as a third degree felony punishable by a maximum of up to 5 years of probation or 5 years in state prison. If the accused has a prior Florida criminal mischief conviction the case can be also charged as a felony regardless of the amount of damage. The alleged victim might try to play up the value to get additional restitution resulting in more serious charges being filed against the accused.

  The prosecutor has discretion on how to charge the case. Just because the damage might be high enough to charge it as a felony doesn't mean the case has to be charged as a felony. When the case is charged as a second degree misdemeanor it is easier to prosecute because the state doesn't have to establish a threshold value as an element of the case. If the State of Florida charges you with a first degree misdemeanor or felony criminal mischief they must prove the value beyond a reasonable doubt. Orlando criminal mischief attorney Heiko Moenckmeier has defended and prosecuted criminal mischief cases. Attorney Heiko Moenckmeier was a former assistant public defender handling felonies, misdemeanor, traffic and DUI cases. Mr. Moenckmeier has defended many criminal mischief cases and understands how to get the best possible result in your case. If you are accused of an Orlando criminal mischief case call Heiko Moenckmeier at 407-504-1384 to set up a free consultation.

Heiko G. Moenckmeier, Esq.
836 Highland Ave.
Orlando, Florida 32803
Phone: 407-504-1384
Fax: 407-442-3704
Email: HeikoGeorge@gmail.com