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Question: Do people ever get in trouble for graffiti?
Answer: Yes. Graffiti is a form of Criminal Damage. (A.R.S. §§ 13-1602, 1604). See answers to questions #214, #348 and #622 for some of the definitions and consequences of Criminal Damage.
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On 12/20/07
nes from TX said:
its a misdemenor. and you get a fine thas bout it
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On 09/02/07
Erin from AZ said:
Obviously spray painting on prrperty that isn't your's is illegal. If you get caught you can get in a lot of trouble.
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On 08/30/07
Roman from Othr said:
Yes people get caught all the time...if you are caught doing graffiti you can be charged with a felony! 1 Year in Jail...
Also if a tagger goes to jail for 1 year, they are likely to develope more of a gang mentallity and become a more violent, angry person when they get out.
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