Under NRS 206.345, Nevada courts may award plaintiffs treble damages (triple the cost of the damage done and restoration costs) plus court costs and attorney fees.

The sentence is up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to 6 months in county jail.ĭefendants also face civil lawsuits by the property owners. Meanwhile, merely carrying a graffiti implement (such as a spray can) with the intent to vandalize is a misdemeanor under NRS 206.335. The penalties may include 1 – 4 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines (at the judge’s discretion). ^For category E felonies, the judge may impose prison instead of probation if the defendant has two or more prior felony convictions. Subsequent offense: $1,000 in fines and up to 300 hours of community service.Second offense: $750 – $1,000 in fines and 200 hours of community service.First offense: $400 – $1,000 in fines and 100 hours of community service.$1,000 in fines and up to 300 hours of community service.1 – 4 years in prison and possibly up to $5,000 in fines.

The defendant has at least one prior felony graffiti conviction or two prior non-felony graffiti convictions Otherwise, the judge may impose 1 – 4 years in Nevada State Prison and possibly up to $5,000 in fines

If the judge grants probation, at least 10 days in jail.

The site was protected by the state, such as a landmark The damage impairs public communication, transportation, or police and fire protection

Probation, including at least 10 days in jail.

Up to 364 days in jail and/or up to $2,000 in fines.

$250 administrative assessment fee and.

Driver’s license suspension of 6 months to 2 years.Additional fines and community service depending on the person’s criminal history *.Up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines.Graffiti offensesĬriminal penalties for defacing public or private property with graffiti (tagging) turns on the value of the property loss and whether the defendant has prior graffiti convictions. This is also sometimes referred to as criminal mischief. Malicious mischief is the legal term for vandalism or destruction of property.

Mischievous mischief