Which action would typically be classified as criminal mischief in the first degree?

Criminal mischief in the first degree generally involves intentionally causing significant damage to someone else's property. Breaking a window clearly fits this definition, as it is an act that not only results in property damage but can also pose a safety risk and financial burden to the property owner. This act typically demonstrates a disregard for the rights of others and the property laws in place, making it a serious offense.

Graffiti on public buildings, while illegal and damaging, may not always rise to the same level of severity as breaking a window in terms of the nature and extent of the damage. Stealing from a store falls under theft, which is a different legal classification. Trespassing on private property involves entering someone else's property without permission but does not inherently cause any damage to property, differentiating it from acts classified as criminal mischief. Each of these other actions, while unlawful, does not meet the specific criteria for first-degree criminal mischief as clearly as breaking a window does.