Criminal mischief is often referred to as vandalism. It has a broad definition because it encompasses a wide range of crimes. Any act that can be described as defacing property with graffiti, or other inscribed material, damaging, or destroying any personal property, is guilty of vandalism.
If a person can't make bail in Sacramento, they must remain in jail until their case eventually goes to trial. The so-called “pretrial detention” period — the time between when a person is arrested and their case reaches a courtroom for a trial — can take anywhere from several weeks to several years.