Chicago Vandalism Victim Lawyer - Article

Vandalism

Individuals commit vandalism when they intentionally damage or deface property that belongs to another person or to the public as a whole. Some vandalism qualifies as culture jamming or sniggling. This type of vandalism is artistic in nature in addition to being carried out illegally or without the property owner’s permission. Examples of this type of vandalism include graffiti art, “billboard liberation,” and possibly crop circles.

Vandalism in the criminal sense has many forms. Graffiti on public property is a common sight in many inner cities as a part of gang culture. There are more devastating forms of vandalism. These include vandalism that is involved with public unrest (rioting) and vandalism that involves the willful destruction of public and private property.

Typically, vandalism is considered to be one of the least serious common crimes. This may be true, but vandalism can become very serious and distressing when it is committed excessively, violently, as an expression of hatred, or as a method of intimidation.

Some common examples of vandalism include salting lawns, cutting trees without permission, throwing eggs, breaking windows, committing arson, painting others’ property, putting glue in locks, slashing tires, keying a car, ransacking a place, and flooding someone’s house. These are just a few of the common types of vandalism.

If you have been the victim of vandalism and know who was responsible for the damage to your property, contact the Chicago vandalism victim lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake at 312-466-8200 to discuss your case and to determine your legal options.