The element of vandalism in Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, vandalism is included in the form of delinquency. Crimes related to delinquency are regulated in Article 331. In this article, it is explained that perpetrators of delinquency can be punished with category II fines or as much as IDR 10 million. "Any person who in a public place commits delinquency against people or goods that can cause harm, loss or distress, shall be punished with a maximum fine of category II," reads Article 331. In the explanation section, the example of delinquency in question is scribbling wall on a public street. The factors that cause vandalism are users, factors from the library, other factors including the environment, stress and communication blockages. The effort to deal with vandalism is the need for an intellectual mentality of users so they don't vandalize a collection of library materials. Attitudes and behavior of librarians/library officers who always contro...

To avoid being implicated by the law that pertains to Property damage, one needs to first, understand the implications of such an act. With such an understanding, the would-be offender can seek waivers from the law and take advantage so that they are not punished. This article discusses the defenses to the offense of malicious damage to property.

The term "Crime" means the perpetration of a criminal act which is punishable by law. It is therefore about those parts that are considered harmful or dangerous in some country. The criminal acts is acts which are punishable by law, but it is important to mention that there are parts which are not legally punishable but they are harmful and dangerous for society.

Title 10: Crimes Against Property Chapter 8: Arson and Other Crimes Involving Destruction Note: The laws on arson in force today are PD 1613 and Article 320 as amended by RA 7659 Art. 320. Destructive arson.-The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period to reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon any person who shall burn: 1. Any arsenal, shipyard, storehouse or military powder or fireworks factory, ordinance, storehouse, archives or general museum of the Government.chanrobles virtual law library 2. Any passenger train or motor vehicle in motion or vessel out of port.chanrobles virtual law library 3. In an inhabited place, any storehouse or factory of inflammable or explosive materials. Article 324. Crimes involving destruction.-Any person who shall cause destruction by means of explosion, discharge of electric current, inundation, sinking or stranding of a vessel, intentional damaging of the engine of said vessel, taking up the rails from a railway track, maliciously changing railway signals for the safety of moving trains, destroying telegraph wires and telegraph posts, or those of any other system, and, in general, by using any other agency or means of destruction as effective as those above enumerated, shall be punished by reclusion temporal if the commission has endangered the safety of any person, otherwise, the penalty of prision mayor shall be imposed.

Vandalism can be defined as malicious, mindless injury to or destruction of public or private property. It is one of the most visible forms of delinquent behaviour and is amongst the most expensive crimes to be committed against the properties. Vandalism is the behaviour attributed to the Vandals, by the Romans, in respect of culture: ruthless destruction or spoiling of anything beautiful or venerable. Such action includes criminal damage, defacement, graffiti and crass erection of an eyesore. The cost of remedying such damage involves not only monetary costs but also social costs. The effects of vandalism damages can be discomfort as well as actual danger to the public directly or indirectly. A huge budget is required to repair the damages. Vandalism tends to encourage further neglect among the residents, increasing their anxiety about crime and fear of victimisation. These are the known consequences of vandalism and have been felt throughout the societies. The financial cost of re...