Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Malicious Destruction of Property Felony or Misdeameanor

I was recently denied a handgun permit in Burlington, MA because the officer said I was a ''convicted felon''. He cited a malicious destruction of property offense from 1986.

I consulted an attorney on this site who said that if the property was valued over $250 that the conviction is a felony and if it was valued under $250 it is considered a misdemeanor.

I got a copy of the original complaint and it lists the count/offense as ''Mal. Destruction of Prop. Over $100''.

The disposition was 50 hrs community service.

Is this a felony conviction?


Asked on 5/15/06, 10:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Kovner Law Offices of Martha J. Kovner

Re: Malicious Destruction of Property Felony or Misdeameanor

It may have been over or under $100 at that time which determined whether it was a misdeameanor or felony. If the disposition was just community service with no finding or plea of guilt then it could not be a conviction. But I really would have to see all the documents to give you a complete answer. Martha Kovner

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Answered on 5/15/06, 11:04 pm


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