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Criminal mischief in the fourth degree occurs when an assailant does one of the following: (1) damages someone else's property; (2) intentionally damages an abandoned building; (3) recklessly damages someone's property and the damage exceeds $250; or (4) intentionally damages a communication device when someone is using it to contact emergency services. The aforementioned incidents can lead to a punishment of a fine of up to $1000 and a year in jail.

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