Recently, the People’s Court of Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu Province made a first-instance judgment on a case of throwing an object from high altitude. The woman Zhang was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, and fined 3,000 yuan for throwing objects from high altitude for throwing two children's bicycles from the 18th floor.
On the morning of August 15, 2025, Zhang had a quarrel with her cohabiting boyfriend over trivial matters in a community in Nantong Development Zone.
After her boyfriend left, Zhang threw two children's bicycles in the corridor from the 18th floor to vent his emotions.
When the object fell, it hit a battery car parked next to the flower garden downstairs, causing damage to the front of the vehicle. The property loss was determined to be 500 yuan.
After the incident, Zhang took the initiative to attend the case and truthfully confessed the relevant facts, compensated the victim for his property losses, and obtained the other party’s understanding.
The prosecutor charged him with throwing objects from high altitude A public prosecution was launched against Zhang. After the trial, the court held that Zhang threw objects from high altitude. The circumstances were serious and constituted the crime of throwing objects from high altitude. Taking into account the circumstances of his surrender, compensation and understanding, etc., the above judgment was made in accordance with the law.
According to the relevant provisions of my country’s criminal law, throwing objects from buildings or other high altitudes, if the circumstances are serious, can constitute the crime of throwing objects from high altitudes. Zhang’s behavior has violated the law and he must bear corresponding criminal liability.
