Phoenix Trespassing Attorney

Criminal trespassing covers a range of behaviors. In the first degree, it is when somebody enters or remains on another person’s property in reckless disregard of that person’s privacy; or when somebody searches for or removes minerals from property for which he has no mineral rights; or when somebody enters or remains on another person’s property with the intent of burning or defacing a religious symbol. In the second degree, it is when somebody unlawfully enters a non-residential structure or fenced yard.

And in the third degree, it is when somebody ignores a property owner’s reasonable request to leave the property. Punishment for criminal trespassing ranges from fines and probation all the way to time in jail. Depending on the seriousness of the charge, criminal trespass can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, which heavily influences the range of potential penalties. Arizona defendants charged with trespassing should consult with a Mesa criminal trespassing attorney about how to best protect their rights.