You can be charged with criminal trespassing when you enter someone else’s land or use someone else’s chattel without permission or authorization.

Police officers, sheriffs, and even park rangers typically enforce criminal trespass law. But there are a few situations in which trespassing charges may be dropped against a defendant.

Here are a few common defenses to trespassing:

If you’ve been charged with trespassing, you’ll want to consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer to explore any defenses that may apply to your situation.

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