Ley sobre Vandalismo en Ohio

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que no puedes dañar las cosas de otras personas, especialmente si son importantes para su trabajo. Si rompes algo que vale mucho dinero o que alguien necesita para trabajar, podrías tener problemas legales.

Es como si rompieras el teléfono de un amigo; no solo le harías perder tiempo, sino que también le costaría dinero para repararlo o comprar uno nuevo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un electricista, llega a una casa y accidentalmente rompe un generador que vale $1,500. Según esta ley, si alguien descubre que Juan lo rompió a propósito, podría enfrentarse a cargos por vandalismo porque el generador es esencial para su trabajo.

Penalidades

Puede haber multas y cargos criminales, dependiendo del daño causado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Section 2909.05 Home Laws Ohio Constitution Ohio Revised Code Ohio Administrative Code About Contact Related Sites Go To Revised Code Number Go Revised Code Keywords The Legislative Service Commission staff updates the Revised Code on an ongoing basis, as it completes its act review of enacted legislation. Updates may be slower during some times of the year, depending on the volume of enacted legislation. Section 2909.05 | Vandalism. Ohio Revised Code / Title 29 Crimes-Procedure / Chapter 2909 Arson and Related Offenses Effective: September 30, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 86 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) No person shall knowingly cause serious physical harm to an occupied structure or any of its contents. (B)(1) No person shall knowingly cause physical harm to property that is owned or possessed by another, when either of the following applies: (a) The property is used by its owner or possessor in the owner's or possessor's profession, business, trade, or occupation, and the value of the property or the amount of physical harm involved is one thousand dollars or more; (b) Regardless of the value of the property or the amount of damage done, the property or its equivalent is necessary in order for its owner or possessor to engage in the owner's or possessor's profession, business, trade, or occupation. (2) No person shall knowingly cause serious physical harm to property that is owned, leased, or controlled by a governmental entity.