In the Canadian Criminal Code, the offence of mischief (Section 430) involves willfully destroying or damaging property, rendering property useless or dangerous, or interfering with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property or a person's use of it. It also includes specific provisions for mischief related to computer data. The punishment for mischief varies depending on the nature of the damage, the value of the property involved, and whether it poses a danger to life. What Constitutes Mischief? Under Section 430 of the Criminal Code, a person commits mischief if they willfully: Destroy or damage property Render property dangerous, useless, inoperative, or ineffective Obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property Obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property Destroy, alter, or render computer data meaningless, useless, or ineffective Obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with the lawful use of computer data or deny access to it to a person who is entitled to access it Examples of Mischief Vandalism: Graffiti, smashing windows, or damaging other property. Tampering: Meddling with alarm systems or signs on someone's property. Interference: Obstructing someone's ability to use or enjoy their property. Punishment The penalty for mischief depends on the circumstances and the value or nature of the property involved: Danger to life: If the mischief causes actual danger to life, it is an indictable offence with a potential sentence of life imprisonment. Testamentary Instruments: Damage to a will or other testamentary instrument, or property valued over $5,000, can lead to more severe penalties. Other property: For other types of property, the punishment is typically a lesser offence.

 In the Canadian Criminal Code, the offence of mischief (Section 430) involves willfully destroying or damaging property, rendering property useless or dangerous, or interfering with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property or a person's use of it.  

It also includes specific provisions for mischief related to computer data. The punishment for mischief varies depending on the nature of the damage, the value of the property involved, and whether it poses a danger to life.  

What Constitutes Mischief?

Under Section 430 of the Criminal Code, a person commits mischief if they willfully: 

Destroy or damage property
Render property dangerous, useless, inoperative, or ineffective
Obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property
Obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property
Destroy, alter, or render computer data meaningless, useless, or ineffective
Obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with the lawful use of computer data or deny access to it to a person who is entitled to access it

Examples of Mischief 

Vandalism: Graffiti, smashing windows, or damaging other property.
Tampering: Meddling with alarm systems or signs on someone's property.
Interference: Obstructing someone's ability to use or enjoy their property.

Punishment

The penalty for mischief depends on the circumstances and the value or nature of the property involved: 

Danger to life: If the mischief causes actual danger to life, it is an indictable offence with a potential sentence of life imprisonment. 
Testamentary Instruments: Damage to a will or other testamentary instrument, or property valued over $5,000, can lead to more severe penalties. 
Other property: For other types of property, the punishment is typically a lesser offence.