In New York it can be a felony. I think giving a graffiti artist a felony is just wrong. It's art, sometimes it's annoying, other times it does brighten up a dreary space. The Dood's actually a fan, but even after making it a felony it really hasn't deterred artists from tagging or practicing their craft. Just ruined the lives of the few young people they've caught. Seems victimless for the most part, shouldn't be such a harsh penalty.