Vandalism

The Cochran Firm

Vandalism is an illegal act that is committed when a person destroys, defaces or causes damage to property that does not belong to him/her.  A common example of vandalism is graffiti.  When people paint or draw graffiti on public walls or privately owned property, they are committing vandalism.

People that commit vandalism deliberately alter or destroy property without the property owner’s consent.  While some people may think that way they are doing is “art”, especially in cases involving graffiti, what they are really doing is causing damage to property another person owns and has paid money for.  This is why vandalism is illegal and, when people are convicted of vandalism, they may be ordered to spend time in jail, be placed on probation, pay court fines, pay fines for damages property or be asked to do community service. 

Vandalism Lawyers

If you have been charged with vandalism, you may think that you are dealing with minor criminal charges, but the truth is that a vandalism conviction can lead to jail time, fines and probation.  Also, once you have been convicted of vandalism, your conviction will appear on your criminal record for years to come.  This means that anytime you apply for a job, try to secure housing or take out a bank loan, people will be able to see that you are a convicted criminal offender.  For this reason, anytime a person has been charged with vandalism, he/she needs to obtain the services of an unyielding criminal defense lawyer. 

At The Cochran Firm, we have represented numerous clients who have been charged with vandalism.  In fact, the majority of our past clients with vandalism charges have been minors who could not afford to have a conviction on their criminal record as it would adversely impact their futures for many years to come.   We are committed litigators who will do everything we can to help you contest your vandalism charges.

To obtain the services of an aggressive Dallas vandalism lawyer, contact The Cochran Firm today!

The Cochran Firm remains committed to helping those who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in Dallas, Texas and surrounding localities.