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Is there a law against destroying works of art of historic importance when you are the owner?

At work we recently had a bit of a debate about whether or not it would be legal to destroy a work of art if you are the owner of said work. A few years ago, Banksy destroyed his own painting by shredding it, and recently there have been several…
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Is destroying a mailbox a felony?

I am wondering specifically about juvenile mischief, i.e. driving past a mailbox and teeing off on it with a baseball bat, or similar weapon. If such a juvenile were to be successfully prosecuted to the full extent of the law, does that mean that he…
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Is chalk on sidewalks/asphalt illegal?

I'm trying to determine if chalking a sidewalk or road is illegal, because deep inside my soul, I'm actually a six year old, and would derive no greater pleasure in life than from rolling around on concrete in a pile of chalk and terrible drawings.…
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Temporary theft, or, removing someones property to deliver it to their home or office

If I take somebody's property without consent, with the intent of keeping it, it is theft. If I take somebody's property without consent, but return it to them immediately, what law am I violating? Assume I return the property in perfect state,…
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What are the consequenses of reporting criminal damage by my partner?

My domestic partner - we are unmarried - has maliciously destroyed a computer belonging to me (approx value £2000) following an argument. I don't want to respond in kind, but I want to send a signal that this is not acceptable behaviour. If I report…
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Can an auto policy cover their insured when they intentionally ram someone else’s vehicle?

Problem: Alice is a policy holder for uninsured/under-insured motorist losses with insurer A; Bob has most likely no insurance coverage for intentional losses he caused at least not to property damages with insurer B. Bob intentionally rams Alice’s…
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Vandalism, or free speech?

I'm in Michigan. There are a few scenarios. I hang a sign by a string to a person's car I attach a sticker to the window of a car Using washable window paint, I draw on a car window. Are any of these illegal? Are any considered to be vandalism,…
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Are there specific charges for personal injuries that were caused by deliberate public property damage?

I recently saw a video that shows several people destroying a statue in a public space. In the process of tearing it down, the bulk of the statue fell and struck a bystander in the head. It's clear that the injury was accidental, but the property…
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Can HOA apply state laws instead of By-Laws and CC&Rs to write a citation?

HOA in Georgia. I have applied a removable sticker that said "this is not an HOA sponsored event" on a fundraising poster that was placed on the Common Property by another resident. Our HOA requires such disclaimer and this poster did not have it.…
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Liability for a driver hitting a concrete-filled pumpkin on purpose

This YouTube short video describes a man (let's call him Peter) who has placed Halloween pumpkins at the end of his driveway, only to have the pumpkins intentionally run over by car drivers, so as a booby trap, he places a large concrete-filled…
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Criminal action for "accidental" property damage

I recently saw a story on YouTube about a family which had an issue dealing with a roofing company. The roofing firm somehow made an error about which house they were supposed to re-shingle and ended up stripping all the roof tiles off the wrong…
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How would a court decide damages when it comes to art?

Recently, there was a man who ate a banana that was part of an art exposition in New York. The piece of art in question featured a banana taped to a wall and was priced at 120,000$. As far as I know, the artist never pressed charges and he is not…
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Damages During Open House

If somebody willingly invites people in during an open house, what happens when there are damages to the property? Does the realtor showing the house have any responsibility? A bit of background to elaborate... I had an open house on my place…
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Is it legal to remove chalk drawings on public property?

Politically neutral version Political group A chalked messages on public property. (Assume this is legal.) Group B, who disagree with A, deface A's message by rinsing it with water (making it unreadable but not removing the chalk) or covering parts…
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Is chalk a form of graffiti in Ohio?

Just curious because children keep drawing chalk in my neighbor’s and my driveway. I am also curious, do we have the right to regulate street laws on the street we live on?
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