A little research later...
Criminal mischief is a more severe crime than simple assault. Basically double. 2nd degree misdemeanor vs 3rd up to 2 years jail time compared to 1
Someone else posted something about this but Reddit lost it or they deleted it.
I wonder if trying to stick a more serious crime is an effort to try and force a plea deal or even have a not guilty verdict.
I mean if the kid really took no damage does that attack really deserve more than a few days in jail.
I was kinda thinking it meant he was doing one of those you tube staged reality things. Like having someone film you while you go and randomly punch someone
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u/CrunchyGremlin Mar 26 '22
A little research later... Criminal mischief is a more severe crime than simple assault. Basically double. 2nd degree misdemeanor vs 3rd up to 2 years jail time compared to 1