Vandalism, burglary, graffiti, or trespassing will get you charged with a property-related crime. With the exception of burglary, or anything involving a weapon, most property crimes are classified as misdemeanors. However, this will stick on your record unless you file for an expungement, which will require a working knowledge of the law surrounding the crime. Thus, it is best to obtain an attorney from the start, in order to attempt to get the charges dropped or reduced.