You two guys need to step past the soapbox and conspiracy theories. The system is super simple.

For instance this is vandalism. Every state has some monetary amount for vandalism and exceptions to the rule.

That amount is different everywhere, but thats the line that separates between a felony and misdemeanor. Lets say for example in MA the line is 250 bucks, and NY the line is 1000 bucks. Not sure on OH, but its public data. The exceptions are nature of the crime is taken into account. Lets say for example i tag a historical building, i might be charged with a felony because of the nature of my vandalism.

This situation very likely these kids will get off with a non jail punishment like community service or some such. That is assuming they dont have records.

One thing for sure, better watch yourself jooseppi because the bar is low in MA.

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