A Rochester teenager charged with Cemetery Desecration in the First Degree faces a class E felony charge. This is a criminal offense which carries serious penalties. A first time offender convicted of this offense faces a potential prison sentence of up to four years. As an alternative to jail, the Court may impose up to […]
Category Archives: Vandalism
Unfortunately, it is not unusual for teenagers and young adults in Rochester to be involved in various types of vandalism, and acts such as knocking over gravestones are a common form of such vandalism. Causing damage at a cemetery, however, can carry very serious criminal consequences. While Cemetery Desecration in the First Degree may be […]
A Rochester teenager arrested for Making Graffiti faces a class A misdemeanor, which is one level below a felony charge and a crime in New York State. A person convicted of a class A misdemeanor normally faces a possible jail sentence of up to one year, up to three years of probation, and a fine […]
It is not uncommon for Rochester’s young people to become involved in illegal activity related to vandalism of property. While vandalism can take several forms, the making of graffiti is prevalent enough that it is listed as a separate criminal offense in New York State. The term graffiti under New York State law includes the […]