Is this a felony?

Question

Throwing a glass bottle at a house and accidentally hitting the window of the house, which broke the window.

Answer 1

If it was a bottle containing a carbonated beverage like soda or beer, it is a felony in California. Due to the comic-book science used by the lawmakers, a bottle of carbonated beverage is an explosive device.

Answer 2

That depends upon the state in which you live. Everybody is answering the question, but nobody is paying attention to the fact that it's a criminal law matter, and each state establishes its own criminal law code.

You would have to look at your state laws to see if it's a felony or not. . . but, I'm sure that -- regardless, the judge will say that . . . if you're throwing a bottle at a house, there's a chance you'll hit a window -- in which case it won't be considered an accident (intent would attach) -- so that may change the severity of the crime, as well.

Answer 3

Sorry guys but you are all incorrect. Some of you have based your charge on damages over a certain dollar amount in determining if a misdemeanor or felony was committed. That only applies in two cases one is theft and the second (which it appears you are mistaking this crime for) is criminal mischief. In this case a felony was indeed committed as the actual infraction committed would be throwing a deadly missile into an occupied dwelling. In Florida this is a 3rd degree felony. Most states, especially with a high number of gang related crimes have created this law to avoid the whole mischief loophole but the degree of felony is mandated by the separate states therefore the degree of felony also differs.

Answer 4

Depends on your state law. If the dollar amount is over a certain amount then you are looking at a felony. However, it could also be considered a hate crime if the circumstances are right. Hate crimes are definitely felonies.

Answer 5

It depends on why. If it can be proven you did it for politically sanctioned hate related reasons you bet it is.
Pretty sorry defense. "Your honor I only meant to hit the wall...don't know how that bottle ended up breaking the window".

Answer 6

Well it is a misdemeanor, if it hit someone on the inside of the house, then in most states you could be looking at aggravated battery (use of a weapon to cause bodily harm) whether or not you meant to.

Answer 7

If the total cost is less than the the grand-theft level in your state, probably not.

If the house is occupied by a minority, it could be bumped to a hate crime, and if your white, your screwed.

Answer 8

OVER$300. DOLLARS IS A FELONY

Answer 9

If the damage costs more then $500.00 then yes in most states.

Answer 10

if it is more than $2000, it is a felony.