What offense is committed when a man breaks the windows of his neighbor's houses?

The scenario involves a man intentionally breaking the windows of his neighbor's houses, which directly relates to the offense of Criminal Mischief. This crime is characterized by the intentional or knowing destruction of another person’s property without their consent. The action of breaking windows qualifies as a deliberate act of causing damage, fulfilling the legal criteria for Criminal Mischief.

In contrast, Burglary entails entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft, within that structure. Since the described situation does not involve entering a house or intending to commit an additional crime inside, this choice doesn’t apply.

Destruction of Property is a vague term that could encompass various acts of damaging property, but it might not reflect the specific legal definition used in Penal Codes as clearly as Criminal Mischief does.

Trespassing involves unlawfully entering onto someone else's property but does not inherently involve damage to that property. While breaking windows may also involve a trespass if committed on a neighbor's property, the primary offense here is the damage caused rather than simply entering the premises without permission.

Thus, the correct and most applicable choice is Criminal Mischief, as it specifically addresses the act of willfully damaging someone else's property.