What is the definition of the crime of vandalism under section 594 of the California Penal Code?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from In re Genaro G., G037350 (Cal. App. 6/28/2007), G037350 (Cal. App. 2007):

Penal Code section 594, subdivision (a)(1) defines the crime of vandalism as maliciously defacing the real or personal property of another "with graffiti or other inscribed material." One who aids and abets the commission of a crime shares in the guilt of the actual perpetrator. (People v. Mendoza (1998) 18 Cal.4th 1114, 1122.) "An aider and abettor . . . must `act with knowledge of the criminal purpose of the perpetrator and with an intent or purpose either of committing, or of encouraging or facilitating commission of, the offense.' [Citation.]" (Id. at p. 1123.)

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