It’s illegal to maliciously, wantonly, or negligently: § 1760, 10, & 9 Maliciously Destroying Railroad or Railroad Equipment In addition to the criminal punishment above, you’re liable in treble damages for the injury done, to be recovered in a civil action by the owner of the property or public officer having charge of the property.Ĭharged with vandalism in Oklahoma? Get a free case consultation. The maximum punishment in the Department of Corrections is two years. It’s also a felony, if the defendant has two or more prior convictions for an offense under this law–regardless of the value of loss caused by the damage, defacement, or destruction. It’s felony, if the damage, defacement, or destruction causes a loss that has an aggregate value of $1,000 or more. The maximum punishment in jail is one year. This crime is a misdemeanor if the defacement, or destruction causes a loss that has an aggregate value of less than $1,000. This one is used as a generic, catch-all, vandalism charge when the other, more specific ones (listed below) can’t be used.

If something fits one of the more specific laws, then the more specific law should be used. There are other more specific vandalism laws in Oklahoma. It’s also referred to as “malicious mischief.” It’s illegal to maliciously injure, deface, or destroy any real or personal property not his or her own. This is the most commonly used “vandalism” charge. Vandalism in Oklahoma – Maliciously Defacing Property of Another These are: Maliciously Destroying Railroad or Railroad Equipment, Injuries to Public Highways or Bridges, Maliciously Cutting or Destroying Fruit or Ornamental Trees & Shrubs, Maliciously Removing or Defacing Landmarks, Injuring or Destroying Art, Ornamental Improvements, & Trees, Tearing or Destroying Literature or Art, Defacing or Injuring House of Worship, Dumping Trash on Public or Private Property Without Consent or in Violation of Regulations, Littering From Vehicle – Flaming and Glowing Substances, & Defacing or Destroying Written Instruments.

In addition to the generic vandalism/malicious mischief charge, Oklahoma has many other vandalism statutes that address specific pieces of property or situations.

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