What Does CRIM MISCH Mean?
People see “CRIM MISCH >=$100 <$750" on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
- CRIM MISCH = Criminal Mischief
- >=$100 <$750 = Damage Amount of $100 or More but Less Than $750
The charge is criminal mischief—intentionally or knowingly damaging or destroying another person’s property. The dollar amount of the damage determines the grade of the offense.
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 28.03 of the Texas Penal Code. The punishment is a Class B misdemeanor: up to 180 days in county jail and a fine of up to $2,000. Higher damage amounts increase the grade: $750-$2,500 is a Class A misdemeanor; $2,500-$30,000 is a state jail felony; and so on.
If your loved one has been arrested for this charge, read If Your Loved One Has Been Arrested.