Destruction of property

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property damage referred to actions that caused harm to the property (deterioration, loss of useful properties, the distruction).In several articles of the Criminal Code exist, considering similar actions.Most often it is Article 167, 168, 214. Consider the details.

According to article 167 of the Criminal Code, defacing property with significant damage will be punished by a fine of 50-100 minimal salaries, or correctional labor (up to two years).If the act resulted in the death of a person (or other serious consequences), the perpetrator faces imprisonment (maximum 5 years).

object of the offense may be any property having monetary value.It is significant damage and destruction of property (the distruction or termination of physical existence - the dissolution of the acid, burning and so on.), When the restoration of damaged property (or repair) is not subject to, and possible further losses.

between the act and the consequence must necessarily be related.Property Damage can be either random or done intentionally.When direct intent to damage the perpetrator (destroys) the property intentionally (deliberate damage of property).

conduct qualifies under this item if the damaged (destroyed) object is not placed under the protection of other criminal law (Articles 243, 244, 267) and in the absence of more serious crimes (Articles 205, 213).
In addition, consider how it was generally dangerous crimes (arson, bombings, the use of chemical and radioactive substances).

Even indirect intent that caused the death of people, already qualifies the 105th article of the Criminal Code (part 2).To be held criminally liable from the age of 14.

According to the 168th article, property damage (as well as its complete destruction) is also punishable by a fine (but larger - up to 200 times the minimum wage) or imprisonment (up to two years), or correctional labor (one year).

If serious consequences have resulted from the careless handling sources of high risk is assigned to a fine of up to 500 minimum wages or imprisonment (maximum 2 years).The sources of special danger rank vehicles, gas appliances, electrical equipment, firearms, explosives and so on.

Article 214 of the Criminal Code treats:

  • desecration of structures (applying different kinds of images and inscriptions, pasting of posters or pictures; soiling paints, sewage; disfigurement; deterioration integrity;
  • damage to property in a public place (including transportation).

constitute an offense shall not be posting images and inscriptions not offend generally accepted moral and artistic values: political advertising, and informational messagespr. Desecration of property movable, not caused him damage, the crime is not considered.

desecration of the graves of the nature and objectives can also be considered vandalism. Actions of this nature is considering Article 244 of the Criminal Code.

vandalism aimed at deliberate damage (destruction) of high-valueproperty (with the significant detriment) has the qualifications of the article, as well as the 167th article of the Criminal Code.

delictual comes upon reaching the age of fourteen.The motives of vandalism, usually rowdy: disregard for social norms, lack of respect for cultural values ​​and so on. It can also be traced selfish motives: misappropriation of the property.

such acts may fall under the qualification of crimes against property jointly with other articles.

One of the main documents submitted to the court, is an act of damage to property, a sample of which can be found on specialized legal websites.