{"id":19081,"date":"2022-06-21T11:28:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T18:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=19081"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:24:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T22:24:18","slug":"criminal-trespass","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/services\/criminal-trespass\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Criminal Trespassing Attorney (ARS 13-1504\/1503\/1502)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

We often see signs on commercial and residential properties that warn us not to trespass, but what happens if we decide to ignore a sign and enter a property illegally?<\/p>\n

If you are caught, you can be charged with criminal trespassing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In Arizona, criminal trespassing is classified as first, second, or third degree, with first being the most extreme. No matter what the degree, a trespass charge is serious, but with the help of the Mesa defense lawyers<\/a> at JacksonWhite, a trespassing charge doesn’t have to derail your life.<\/p>\n

The definitions and statutes of the three degrees of criminal trespassing in Arizona are listed below:<\/p>\n

Criminal Trespassing in the First Degree<\/h3>\n

A.R.S. 13-1504<\/a>\u00a0– Criminal\u00a0Trespassing in the First Degree states:<\/p>\n

A person commits first degree criminal trespassing when an individual:<\/p>\n

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  1. Enters or remains on a residential structure unlawfully.<\/li>\n
  2. Enters or remains in a fenced residential yard.<\/li>\n
  3. Enters a residential yard and looks into the residential structure, violating the owner\u2019s right to privacy.<\/li>\n
  4. Enters or remains on real property that has mineral claim and intends to hold, work, or take minerals from the claim or lease.<\/li>\n
  5. Enters or remains on a person\u2019s property and burns, defaces, or manipulates a religious symbol without the owner\u2019s permission.<\/li>\n
  6. Enters or remains on a public services facility unlawfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A person who violates paragraphs 1, 5, or 6 of the criminal code A.R.S. 13-1504 is guilty of a class 6 felony. A person who violates paragraphs 2, 3, or 4 of the criminal code is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. The possible penalties for criminal trespassing in the first degree can be found below.<\/p>\n

    Misdemeanor Penalties<\/h3>\n

    Imprisonment:<\/strong>\u00a0No more than 6 months in jail.<\/p>\n

    Fine:\u00a0Not to exceed $2,500.<\/p>\n

    Felony Penalties<\/h3>\n

    Imprisonment:\u00a0No more than 18 months in jail.<\/p>\n

    Fine:\u00a0Not to exceed $150,000.<\/p>\n

    Criminal Trespassing in the Second Degree<\/h3>\n

    A.R.S. 13-1503<\/a> \u2013 Criminal Trespassing in the Second Degree states:<\/p>\n

    An individual commits criminal trespassing in the second degree when they:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Enter or remain on a nonresidential property or in any commercial fenced yard unlawfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Someone who commits trespassing in the second degree is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

      Imprisonment: No more than 4 months in jail.<\/p>\n

      Fine: Not to exceed $750.<\/p>\n

      Criminal Trespassing in the Third Degree<\/h3>\n

      A.R.S. 13-1502<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Criminal Trespassing in the Third Degree states:<\/p>\n

      A person commits criminal trespassing in the third degree when a person:<\/p>\n

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      1. Enters or remains unlawfully on any real property after the owner or any other person with lawful control over the property has asked you to leave.<\/li>\n
      2. Enters or remains unlawfully on the right-of-way for tracks, storage, switching yards, or rolling stock of a railroad company.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Criminal trespassing in the third degree is a class 3 misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

        Imprisonment:\u00a0No more than 30 days in jail.<\/p>\n

        Fine:\u00a0Not to exceed $500.<\/p>\n

        \"criminal<\/p>\n

        Arizona “No Trespassing” Sign Requirements<\/h2>\n

        There are no explicit requirements for “no trespassing” signs in the state of Arizona, and as detailed above, a no trespassing sign need not be present for a trespassing violation to occur. If a property owner wishes to display a sign, even a simple sign that reads “no trespassing” or “keep out” is sufficient as the law only mentions \u201creasonable notice prohibiting entry\u201d in regard to signs.<\/p>\n

        However, within the City of Phoenix, property owners may submit an “authority to arrest” form. This grants police officers permission to patrol the property and arrest trespassers. Per the terms of the power granted by the city, authority-to-arrest property owners must display a no trespassing sign at all reasonable entrances and at regular intervals on the property boundary. The City of Phoenix recommends these signs be at least 16″ x 24″, specifically mention the A.R.S. 1502 trespassing law, and appear in both English and Spanish languages.<\/p>\n

        Get Help with Your Criminal Trespassing Case<\/h2>\n

        If you have been arrested for one of the criminal trespassing charges listed above, contact the experienced defense team at JacksonWhite Law.<\/p>\n

        Call the JacksonWhite Criminal Law team at (480) 467-4370<\/a> to discuss your case today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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