What is Mischief – Section 430(1) of the Criminal Code?

Mischief is defined under section 430 of Canada’s Criminal Code, which says that every person who willfully destroys or damages property, renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective, obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, is guilty of mischief. In addition to mischief to physical property, subsection 1.1 of section 430 stipulates that any person […]