What is Criminal Damage in Arizona?

Arizona classifies criminal damage as either a misdemeanor or felony. This offense involves causing harm to someone else's property, including graffiti and damaging utilities. According to Arizona Revised Statute 13-1602, there are specific elements that must be present for a charge of criminal damage, such as recklessly defacing or tampering with property, damaging a utility, or parking a vehicle in a way that denies access to water for livestock. Additionally, intentionally drawing graffiti on public or p