How much time can I do on a simple criminal damage first time offender in the state of Louisiana
Over $500 is a felony - any amount below $500 is a misdemeanor. La Rs 14:56
In most states criminal trespassing is considered a misdemeanor. If there is property damage or theft, those charges could easily be added.
There are two ways to commit the crime of criminal trespassing. 1. You commit trespassing and may be charged with a misdemeanor if you intentionally damage the property of another person, without their consent and the value of that property is less than $500. 2. You commit trespassing and may be charged with a misdemeanor if you enter the land or property of another person with the intention of doing something unlawful, or you enter someone else's land or property after receiving notice that entry is not allowed, or you remain on another person's property after being told to leave. Criminal trespassing is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in prison and up to $1,000 in fines.
§ 165.40 Criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. A person is guilty of criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree when he knowingly possesses stolen property, with intent to benefit himself or a person other than an owner thereof or to impede the recovery by an owner thereof. Criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor. New York Law
Personally I am unfamiliar with the LA statute but in many (most?) jurisdictions whether it is classified as a felony or a misdemeanor depends on the dollar amount of the property in question. (e.g.: possession of a stolen tricycle would be a misdemeanor, but possession of a stolen truck would be a felony)
Regardless of the state a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor can be punished with NOT MORE than one year in jail.
§ 165.40 Criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. A person is guilty of criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree when he knowingly possesses stolen property, with intent to benefit himself or a person other than the owner thereof or to impede the recovery by an owner thereof. Criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor. Basically you have been charged with misdemeanor theft by shoplifting. If you received a ticket/summons go to court on your assigned day. Other than that this site cannot offer you specific legal advice.
Only if there was property damage...otherwise it is not a 1st degree misdemeanor.
“CAN I APPLY FOR A GRANT ON A PROPERTY IN LOUISIANA AND LIVE IN TEXAS? ”
According to our laws in Tanzania a police under Criminal Procedure Act can enter someone's property for emergency search
It depends on how bad it is. It can be as bad as a Class D Felony if the act includes personal ill towards the person's or group's property. Like defacing a Christian cemetery with symbols of anti-Christ.
In most states it would be a felony.