Pumpkins, witches, and ghosts all equal Halloween fun. That fun can include trick-or-treating, parties, and exploring haunted houses. While most people have a good time and make memories, Halloween fun could take a ghoulish turn.
What happens when that fun goes wrong? 33rd Street Bail Bonds wants to make you aware of common crimes that occur around Halloween. These crimes include: vandalism, theft, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, DUI, assault, and battery.
Vandalism– Some people choose to take trick-or-treat literally and engage in tricks. This could include defacing properties, keying a car, or painting graffiti. Unfortunately, vandalism could lead to destruction of private property. This means that an individual could face charges of criminal mischief. The charge and penalty will vary depending on the amount of damage done. The penalties can include jail time, fines, and community service.
Theft – This could encompass stealing decorations or breaking into homes or vehicles. Some people feel emboldened by wearing costumes and choose thievery as their crime. Some choose it because it is a crime of opportunity. The homeowner is out so the thief breaks in. No matter the reason, the person could face charges of burglary or theft. These charges and penalties will vary depending on the value of the stolen property. Penalties can include fines, jail time, having to pay restitution, probation, and community service.
Disorderly conduct and public intoxication – These often go hand in hand with each other. Consuming alcohol lowers inhibitions and can make the individual behave poorly. Results could include disturbing the peace, creating a nuisance, or obstructing traffic. Charges will vary depending on the actions but could include jail time, fines, probation, and a criminal record.
DUI – Halloween parties are always fun! However, consuming alcohol at a party or bar and then driving a vehicle is a bad idea. Alcohol impairs judgement and results in poor decisions. This poor decision could result in tragedy for the driver, passenger, other drivers on the road or pedestrians. Children are out trick-or-treating and could be injured or killed as the result of a person driving under the influence. A DUI charge is a serious one with many ramifications. Penalties will vary depending on whether there is an injury/death involved, but could include fines, jail time, losing your driver’s license, having to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle, probation, and community service.
Assault/Battery – This can occur during a Halloween party, at a bar, or even at a haunted house. Confrontations could get scary and lead to physical acts of violence. This in turn, could result in a trip to jail. Penalties can include fines, jail time, and probation.
While Halloween is associated with scares, being in jail can be an even scarier experience. Rely on 33rd Street Bail Bonds to get you out of jail fast. We bail clients out of jail for numerous charges including criminal mischief theft, DUI, assault, battery, and more. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and all year long.
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