content: Criminal mischief is an extensive law. You could be charged with this offense if the prosecution has probable cause that you did any of the following:  Tampered with the property of another without consent, and with the intent to interfere with the enjoyment of any rights of the owner or to deprive someone the full use of the property, Gave a false alarm of fire or other emergency, Drove a tack, nail, or spike into any tree located on the land of another, Pruned or topped trees or shrubs within the right-of-way of a state highway without prior permission. Gave a false report to law enforcement concerning a crime or an attempt to commit a crime, Threw any stone or other missile into a street or other roadway, public square or enclosure, Took temporary possession of any part of a place of business or remained in a business after being asked to leave the premises, Committed communication to any person to disrupt a public utility water service, Discharged any firearm at a train, or Put graffiti on any public or private property without consent.  A conviction of criminal mischief carries a potential sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $500.