Bail For Criminal Damage In Arizona
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No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Arizona's criminal damage law, ARS 13-1602, states that criminal damage occurs when a person recklessly defaces, damages, or tampers with the property of another. Placing graffiti on a building without the owner's permission is also covered under this law.
Criminal property damage valued at more than $50,000 carries a possible sentence of between one to ten years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. Aggravated property damage is a much more serious criminal offense.
Penalties for criminal damage are based on the value of the property. This means if the property is valued at ... Less than $250, a Class 2 misdemeanor, you can spend up to four months in jail. $250 to $1,000, a Class 1 misdemeanor, you can spend up to six months in jail.
Mandatory minimum sentences might not always be imposed, but a judge has the discretion to levy maximum penalties based on the specific circumstances surrounding the crime. The maximum amount of jail time for a first offense Class 1 misdemeanor is six months and a maximum fine of $2,500 plus surcharges.
