New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)
N.Y. Penal Law § 145.05: Criminal mischief in the third degree
What this law says, in plain English
Criminal mischief in the third degree is defined as intentionally damaging another person's property without right or reasonable belief of permission. It includes damaging a locked motor vehicle with intent to steal (with prior convictions) or damaging property valued over $250.
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