Criminal Mischief Class A Misdemeanor corresponds to which damage range?

• A. $100 but less than $750
• B. less than $100
• C. $2,500 or more
• D. $750 or more but less than $2,500 in damage

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how the amount of property damage determines the offense level for Criminal Mischief. In Texas law, the damage threshold defines the penalty category, with higher damage carrying more serious charges. A Class A Misdemeanor for Criminal Mischief is charged when the damage is at least $750 but less than $2,500. If damage is less than $100, it’s a Class C Misdemeanor; $100 or more but less than $750 is typically Class B Misdemeanor; and $2,500 or more escalates to a felony rather than a misdemeanor. So the damage range that fits a Class A Misdemeanor is $750 or more but less than $2,500.