Whether it comes in the form of graffiti or destroying or damaging property, vandalism is common in this day and age, especially in urban areas such as Sydney and other major Australian cities.
But it's important to be aware that while such behaviour may be associated with young people playing up or acting out, or even trying to express themselves by ‘leaving their mark' when it comes to graffiti, it can be extremely frustrating, disruptive and costly for business and other property owners, and land the person who engages in the conduct on the wrong side of the law – potentially leading to undesirable consequences, such as a criminal conviction.
And while the penalties for vandalism vary depending on the nature of the alleged conduct, some of these offences carry hefty maximum penalties, including lengthy prison sentences.
