mischief rule?

Question

what is it and how is it used by the judiciary what does the process involve like when exactly is it applied does anyone know

Answer 1

If you are speaking of Criminal Mischief, it is commonly used when they can't charge you with an "Attempt" crime. It means that in your conduct you have committed a lesser crime (a misdemeanor or violation) but that you are still too far removed from a greater crime to be convicted of "attempt".