P.R. Laws tit. 33, § 4836

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§ 4836. Aggravated damages

Any person who commits the crime of damages set forth in § 4835 of this title shall be guilty of a fourth degree felony if any of the following circumstances concur:

(a) When harmful substances, whether poisonous, corrosive, inflammable or radioactive are used, if the act does not constitute a more serious felony;

(b) when the damage caused is assessed in one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more;

(c) when involving historic, artistic or cultural interest property, or

(d) When the damages are caused to real or personal property owned by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or by private non-profit entities or devoted to education.

The court may also impose restitution.

History —June 18, 2004, No. 149, § 208, eff. May 1, 2005; Jan. 8, 2012, No. 23, § 1.