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Knowing Mental State (Mens Rea)

The mental state required for criminal mischief in Colorado; the defendant must have been aware that their conduct was practically certain to cause property damage. Does not require intent to cause a specific dollar amount of damage.

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I broke property during a heated moment - can I be charged with criminal mischief in Colorado?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "A flash of anger, a slammed door, or a tossed phone. In the heat of a high-stress moment, property sometimes gets broken."

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